2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 48 - Adoptions.
§ 48-3-604. Execution of consent: timing.

§ 48‑3‑604.  Execution of consent: timing.

(a)        A man whose consent is required under G.S. 48‑3‑601 may execute a consent to adoption either before or after the child is born.

(b)        The mother of a minor child may execute a consent to adoption at any time after the child is born but not sooner.

(c)        A guardian of a minor to be adopted may execute a consent to adoption at any time.

(d)        An agency licensed by the Department or a county department of social services in this State that places a minor for adoption shall execute its consent no later than 30 days after being served with notice of the proceeding for adoption.

(e)        A minor to be adopted who is 12 years of age or older may execute a consent at any time. (1995, c. 457, s. 2.)

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