Connecticut's Birth Father Statutes

Does State have a Putative Father Registry: No

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute: §§ 46b-172a; 45a-716

• May file at any time but no later than 60 days after date of notice of termination proceedings.
• Complete form provided by probate.

Notice of termination proceeding given if:

• Adjudicated the father.
• Acknowledged in writing to be the father.
• Contributed regularly to the child's support.
• Name on birth certificate.
• Filed claim for paternity.
• Named in the petition as the father.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute: § 46b-172a

• Name and address of putative father and birth mother.
• Month and year of birth or expected birth.

Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute: § 46b-172(2)

• Mother and acknowledged father have a right to rescind his acknowledgement of paternity in writing within 60 days prior to an order of support. An acknowledgement may be challenged after 60 days only on the basis of fraud, duress or mistake.

Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute: § 46b-172a

• Sent to birth mother or prospective mother.

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