Minnesota Father's Adoption Registry - Minnesota Department of Health
85 East 7th Place, Suite 220, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Vary. Most programs serve all of Minnesota.
Must complete a Father's Adoption Registry Registration Form, which must be filed within 30 days after the birth of the child
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Language line available
Call; forms available on website
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Allows possible biological, but not as yet, legal fathers to receive notice of pending adoption proceedings for their children. Attempts to balance the interests of the mother, child, and father when an adoption plan is being considered. This registry must be searched for every adoption that takes place in the state of Minnesota, prior to the finalization of any adoption, to determine if a putative father is registered. If a putative father is registered, that individual must be notified regarding any adoption pending or being planned for the child.
12/17/2025
Minnesota Department of Health
Agency is the state's lead public health agency, responsible for protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans.