✅    REVOCATION PERIOD: 30 DAYS    ✅

In Maryland, you have 30 days after signing consent to change your mind for any reason. This is a significant protection for birth parents.

During this 30 day period, you can simply file a written statement revoking your consent and requesting the return of your child. You do not need to prove fraud or duress.

Your child must be returned to you if you revoke within this 30 day period.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In Massachusetts, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

All of that said, you are not allowed to sign your rights away until at least 4 days have passed after the birth of your child. This is a minimum so you are encouraged to take as long as you need to in order to make sure you want to sign even if you're being pressured by agency or pre-adoptive parents. The best place for your baby while you decide is with you no matter what anyone tells you.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In Michigan, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

✅    REVOCATION PERIOD: 10 DAYS    ✅

In Minnesota, you have 10 days after signing consent to change your mind for any reason. This is a significant protection for birth parents.

During this 10 day period, you can simply file a written statement revoking your consent and requesting the return of your child. You do not need to prove fraud or duress.

Your child must be immediately returned to you if you revoke within this 10 day period.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In Mississippi, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

All of that said, you are not allowed to sign your rights away until at least 72 hours have passed after the birth of your child. This is a minimum so you are encouraged to take as long as you need to in order to make sure you want to sign even if you're being pressured by agency or pre-adoptive parents. The best place for your baby while you decide is with you no matter what anyone tells you.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In Missouri, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

All of that said, you are not allowed to sign your rights away until at least 48 hours have passed after the birth of your child. This is a minimum so you are encouraged to take as long as you need to in order to make sure you want to sign even if you're being pressured by agency or pre-adoptive parents. The best place for your baby while you decide is with you no matter what anyone tells you.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In Montana, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

All of that said, you are not allowed to sign your rights away until at least 72 hours have passed after the birth of your child. This is a minimum so you are encouraged to take as long as you need to in order to make sure you want to sign even if you're being pressured by agency or pre-adoptive parents. The best place for your baby while you decide is with you no matter what anyone tells you.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In Nebraska, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

All of that said, you are not allowed to sign your rights away until at least 48 hours have passed after the birth of your child. This is a minimum so you are encouraged to take as long as you need to in order to make sure you want to sign even if you're being pressured by agency or pre-adoptive parents. The best place for your baby while you decide is with you no matter what anyone tells you.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In Nevada, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In New Hampshire, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

All of that said, you are not allowed to sign your rights away until at least 72 hours have passed after the birth of your child. This is a minimum so you are encouraged to take as long as you need to in order to make sure you want to sign even if you're being pressured by agency or pre-adoptive parents. The best place for your baby while you decide is with you no matter what anyone tells you.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In New Jersey, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

All of that said, you are not allowed to sign your rights away until at least 72 hours have passed after the birth of your child. This is a minimum so you are encouraged to take as long as you need to in order to make sure you want to sign even if you're being pressured by agency or pre-adoptive parents. The best place for your baby while you decide is with you no matter what anyone tells you.

🚫 NO REVOCATION PERIOD 🚫

In New Mexico, once you sign the legal document through which you permanently terminate your parental rights—it is final and irrevocable. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of signing, the decision cannot be undone unless a court determines it was obtained through fraud or duress.

All of that said, you are not allowed to sign your rights away until at least 48 hours have passed after the birth of your child. This is a minimum so you are encouraged to take as long as you need to in order to make sure you want to sign even if you're being pressured by agency or pre-adoptive parents. The best place for your baby while you decide is with you no matter what anyone tells you.

🚫    NO REVOCATION PERIOD    🚫

In New York, once you sign a consent to adopt, that consent is considered final and irrevocable—unless it was obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of your signed consent, the decision cannot be undone. In the case of fraud, duress, or undue influence, you'd have an exceptionally high legal hurdle to clear as courts overwhelmingly favor private infant adoptions over your rights.

✅ REVOCATION PERIOD: 7 CALENDAR DAYS ✅

In North Carolina, you have 7 calendar days after signing your consent or relinquishment to revoke it for any reason.

To revoke, you must submit written notice to the person or agency specified in the consent or relinquishment. If the 7th day falls on a weekend or holiday when the courthouse is closed, the deadline extends to the next business day.

This revocation right is automatic, but can only be used once. After the period ends, your decision becomes final and legally binding.

🚫    NO REVOCATION PERIOD    🚫

In North Dakota, once you sign a consent to adopt, that consent is considered final and irrevocable—unless it was obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of your signed consent, the decision cannot be undone. In the case of fraud, duress, or undue influence, you'd have an exceptionally high legal hurdle to clear as courts overwhelmingly favor private infant adoptions over your rights.

🚫    NO REVOCATION PERIOD    🚫

In Ohio, once you sign a consent to adopt, that consent is considered final and irrevocable—unless it was obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of your signed consent, the decision cannot be undone. In the case of fraud, duress, or undue influence, you'd have an exceptionally high legal hurdle to clear as courts overwhelmingly favor private infant adoptions over your rights.

🚫    NO REVOCATION PERIOD    🚫

In Oklahoma, once you sign a consent to adopt, that consent is considered final and irrevocable—unless it was obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of your signed consent, the decision cannot be undone. In the case of fraud, duress, or undue influence, you'd have an exceptionally high legal hurdle to clear as courts overwhelmingly favor private infant adoptions over your rights.

🚫    NO REVOCATION PERIOD    🚫

In Oregon, once you sign a consent to adopt, that consent is considered final and irrevocable—unless it was obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of your signed consent, the decision cannot be undone. In the case of fraud, duress, or undue influence, you'd have an exceptionally high legal hurdle to clear as courts overwhelmingly favor private infant adoptions over your rights.

✅    REVOCATION PERIOD: 30 DAYS    ✅

In Pennsylvania, you have 30 days after signing consent to change your mind for any reason. This is a significant protection for birth parents.

During this 30 day period, you can simply file a written statement revoking your consent and requesting the return of your child. You do not need to prove fraud or duress.

Your child must be immediately returned to you if you revoke within this 30 day period.

🚫    NO REVOCATION PERIOD    🚫

In Rhode Island, once you sign a consent to adopt, that consent is considered final and irrevocable—unless it was obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence. There is no state-mandated period during which you can revoke your consent.

This means that even if circumstances change or you later feel that you were pressured or misinformed at the time of your signed consent, the decision cannot be undone. In the case of fraud, duress, or undue influence, you'd have an exceptionally high legal hurdle to clear as courts overwhelmingly favor private infant adoptions over your rights.