Minnesota Father's Adoption Registry The Minnesota Fathers’ Adoption Registry has developed a PowerPoint presentation for practitioners.  This presentation may be downloaded and should be helpful for the following professionals: *New* Fatherhood Practitioners/Advocates Adoption agency staff Child Protection workers Child Support officials State Court Administrators County Attorney staff State Agency staff MN Putative Fathers' Adoption Registry presentation PDF: 1057KB/38 pgs   Powerpoint: 46,574/38 pgs  MFAR Forms Fathers' Adoption Registry Facts and Questions Registration Instructions Registration Form Registration Release Form Search Request Instructions Search Request Form Search Request by the Biological Mother (Interactive PDF Form)  Word File Search Request by the Step-Mother (Interactive PDF Form) Word File Affidavit of Attorney Form(Interactive PDF Form)  Word File State Court Administrator MFAR Forms Other Resources Return to the Center for Health Statistics Top Page   Brochures To order brochures or postures please download the order form, complete it and either fax or mail it to our offices. The mailing address and fax information is on the form. Click here: Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry Order Form (PDF: 141KB/1 page)   Putative Father Registry in other States The US Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Welfare Information Gateway website has information about putative father registries in other states. To reach the HHS website please click on the link below. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) does not maintain this data. By clicking the link below you will leave the MDH website.  http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/putative.cfm Frequently Asked Questions Click here to review frequently asked questions about the Minnesota Fathers’ Adoption Registry. Fathers'Adoption FAQ's (PDF:17KB/1pg)   To Contact: Voice: (651) 201-5994 or toll free at 1-888-345-1726 Fax: (651) 201-5740 or E-Mail: far@state.mn.us The Fathers' Adoption Registry was created by the Minnesota legislature (MN Statutes, section 259.52) to allow possible biological, but not as yet legal, fathers to receive notice of pending adoption proceedings for their children. By registering within thirty days of his child's birth, a 'putative' father ensures that he will be able to participate in the decisions that impact his child. The goal of the Registry is to balance the interests of the mother, child and father when an adoption plan is being considered, and to stabilize the adoption process by placing time limits on a putative father's ability to assert his rights. Registration forms and instructions are available at this site, or by contacting: Fathers' Adoption Registry Minnesota Department of Health Office of the State Registrar P.O. Box 64882 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0882 Voice: (651) 201-5994 or toll free at 1-888-345-1726 Fax: (651) 201-5740 or E-Mail: far@state.mn.us   MDH HOME | ABOUT US | LIBRARY | NORTH STAR MAIN CATEGORIES: Health Data & Statistics | Diseases & Conditions | Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery | Facilities & Professions | Health Care & Coverage | People & Environment | Policy, Economics & Legislation Comments and Questions | Phone Number, Address and Directions | Privacy Statement and Disclaimer