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New Hampshire

• The mother.
• The legal and/or natural father provided that if he is under 18 years, the court may require the consent of his parents or guardian.
• The legal guardian.
• The department or agency having custody of the child.
• The court may require the consent of parent or guardian of unwed mother under 18.

• An unwed father has failed to establish paternity.
• A parent's rights have been terminated.

• Relinquishments shall be executed through an agency.
• Consent must be in writing and executed in court or before an authorized person.
• In agency placements, consent can be executed before an authorized representative.
• At the time of relinquishment, the parent shall file with the court an affadavit stating that the parent has been informed of available counseling services.

• Can not be withdrawn before entry of interlocutory decree unless obtained by fraud or duress or the court finds that it would be in the child's best interest.
• Consent is irrevocable after final decree.