# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 4C. Mutual Consent Voluntary Adoption Registry

#### Section 5-4C-04

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, or pursuant to a court order, the Administration may not disclose information contained in the Registry.

(b) The Administration shall retain affidavits and other information collected concerning a registrant until the date specified by the registrant, or for 99 years after the date of registration, whichever occurs first.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)