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Arizona

Who Must Consent:
  • The birth or adoptive mother.
  • The father if married to the mother or otherwise established paternity.
  • Any guardian of the child or agency which has been given the child to place for adoption.
  • Minority of parent does not affect competency to consent.
Consent of Adoptee:
A child 12 years or older must consent to the adoption in open court.

When Parental Consent is Not Needed:
Parent has:
  • A parent has had rights terminated.
  • A parent has previously consented that an agency place the child.
  • When a guardian has been appointed for the adult parent
  • A putative father who does not file claim of paternity waives right of notice.
When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:
Consent must be executed no sooner than 72 hours after the birth of the child.

How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:
Consent is executed in writing, witnessed by 2 or more credible witnesses, and acknowledged before a notary public.

Time for Revocation:
Consent is irrevocable unless obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence.

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Relinquishment Summaries by State: Index

Source: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Reprinted with permission.

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