(a) If a father-child relationship has not been established under this chapter for a child under 1 year of age, a petitioner for adoption of, or termination of parental rights regarding, the child must obtain a certificate of search of the registry of paternity.
(b) If a petitioner for adoption of, or termination of parental rights regarding, a child has reason to believe that the conception or birth of the child may have occurred in another state, the petitioner must also obtain a certificate of search from the registry of paternity, if any, in that state.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 8. UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT
Subchapter IV. Registry of Paternity
§ 8-401. Establishment of registry.
§ 8-402. Registration for notification.
§ 8-403. Notice of proceeding.
§ 8-404. Termination of parental rights; child under 1 year of age.
§ 8-405. Termination of parental rights; child at least 1 year of age.
§ 8-412. Furnishing of information; confidentiality.
§ 8-413. Rescission of registration.
§ 8-414. Untimely registration.
§ 8-421. Search of appropriate registry.