§ 5–351
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-351 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department
§ 5–351LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Consent of a party to an adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle is not valid unless:
(1)
the consent is given in a language that the party understands;
(2)
if given in a language other than English, the consent:
(i)
is given before a judge on the record; or
(ii)
is accompanied by the affidavit of a translator stating that the translation of the document of consent is accurate;
(3)
the consent names the child;
(4)
the consent contains enough information to identify the prospective adoptive parent; and
(5)
the party has received written notice or on-the-record notice of:
(i)
the revocation provisions in this section;
(ii)
the search rights of adoptees and parents under § 5-359 of this subtitle and the search rights of adoptees, parents, and siblings under Subtitle 4B of this title; and
(iii)
the right to file a disclosure veto under § 5-359 of this subtitle.
(b)
A guardian may revoke consent to an adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle at any time before a juvenile court enters an order of adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle.
(c)
A child may revoke consent to an adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle at any time before a juvenile court enters an order of adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle.