§ 48-3-604. Execution of consent: timing.
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§ 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.)