New York's Consent to
Adoption Law
The consent may be signed any time following the birth of the child.
Pre-consents are allowed in the state of New York.
Revocation Time Frame in New York
The consent is irrevocable upon signing if it is signed before a judge. If it is not signed before a judge, the consent may be revoked within 30 days if using an adoption agency, or within 45 days if it is a private adoption.
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