Nevada § 127.053 - Consent to adoption: Requisites
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.053 — Consent to adoption: Requisites, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127.053. Consent to adoption: Requisites
No consent to a specific adoption executed in this State, or executed outside this
State for use in this State, is valid unless it: 1. Identifies the child to be adopted by name, if any, sex and date of birth. 2. Is in writing and signed by the person consenting to the adoption as required in
this chapter. 3. Is acknowledged by the person consenting and signing the consent to adoption in
the manner and form required for conveyances of real property. 4. Contains, at the time of execution, the name of the person or persons to whom consent
to adopt the child is given. 5. Indicates whether the person giving the consent has reason to know that the child
is an Indian child and, if the person does not have reason to know that the child
is an Indian child, includes a statement that the person will inform the court immediately
if, before the entry of the order or decree of adoption pursuant to NRS 127.150 , the person receives information that provides reason to know that the child is an
Indian child. 6. Is attested by at least two competent, disinterested witnesses who subscribe their
names to the consent in the presence of the person consenting. If neither the petitioner nor the spouse of a petitioner is related to the child
within the third degree of consanguinity, then one of the witnesses must be a social
worker employed by: (a) An agency which provides child welfare services; (b) An agency licensed in this state to place children for adoption; (c) A comparable state or county agency of another state; or (d) An agency authorized under the laws of another state to place children for adoption,
if the natural parent resides in that state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 127.053
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.053 cover?
Section 127.053 ("Consent to adoption: Requisites") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 127.053?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.053" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 127.053 apply to my situation?
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