2006 Utah Code - 78-30-4.18 — Persons who may take consents and relinquishments.

     78-30-4.18.   Persons who may take consents and relinquishments.
     (1) A consent or relinquishment by a birth mother or an adoptee shall be signed before:
     (a) a judge of any court that has jurisdiction over adoption proceedings, or a person appointed by that judge for the purpose of taking consents or relinquishments; or
     (b) a person who is authorized by a licensed child-placing agency to take consents or relinquishments so long as the signature is notarized or witnessed by two individuals who are not members of the birth mother's immediate family.
     (2) If the consent or relinquishment of a birth mother or adoptee is taken out of state it shall be signed before:
     (a) a person who is authorized by a child-placing agency to take consents or relinquishments; or
     (b) a person authorized or appointed to take consents or relinquishments by a court of this state that has jurisdiction over adoption proceedings, or a court of that state that has jurisdiction over adoption proceedings.
     (3) The consent or relinquishment of any other person or agency as required by Section 78-30-4.14 may be signed before a Notary Public or any person authorized to take a consent or relinquishment under Subsection (1) or (2).
     (4) A person, authorized by Subsection (1) or (2) to take consents or relinquishments, shall certify to the best of his information and belief that the person executing the consent or relinquishment has read and understands the consent or relinquishment and has signed it freely and voluntarily.
     (5) A person executing a consent or relinquishment is entitled to receive a copy of the consent or relinquishment.

Amended by Chapter 122, 2004 General Session