# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

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

#### Section 5-4C-05

Only the following individuals may register with the Registry:

(1) an adoptee:

  (i) who is at least 21 years of age; and

  (ii) who does not have a natural sibling under the age of 21 years who has the same adoptive parents;

(2) a natural mother;

(3) a natural father; and

(4) a natural sibling.

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