AOC-SP-162 — Consent to Adoption by Parent

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01 CONSENTING PARENT INFORMATION

Consenting Parent Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Relationship to Child *

Address *

02 CHILD INFORMATION

Child's Full Name *

Child's Date of Birth *

Child's County

03 ADOPTIVE PARENT(S)

Adoptive Parent Name(s) *

04 CONSENT DETAILS

Date Consent Is Being Signed *

REVOCATION NOTICE — G.S. 48-3-608

You have 7 calendar days from the date you sign this consent to revoke it by written notice to the adoptive parent(s) or their attorney. After 7 days, this consent is irrevocable and cannot be withdrawn for any reason.

05 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Check each item to confirm understanding before generating the PDF.

I understand that by signing this consent I am permanently and irrevocably giving up ALL of my parental rights to this child, including the right to contact, the right to custody, and all rights of inheritance except as otherwise specified in writing.

I understand that I have 7 days from the date of signing to revoke this consent in writing (G.S. 48-3-608). After 7 days this consent is irrevocable.

I understand that this consent CANNOT be signed before the child is born and is void if signed before the child's birth.

I am signing this consent voluntarily, free from duress, undue influence, fraud, or misrepresentation.

Were You Represented by an Independent Attorney? *

Was an Interpreter Used? *

CHILD'S COUNTY

— Select above —

⚠ STRONGLY RECOMMEND AN ATTORNEY

This consent permanently terminates ALL of your parental rights. This is one of the most serious legal documents you can sign.

You have an absolute right to consult an independent attorney before signing. Many legal aid organizations provide free or low-cost assistance.

After 7 days, this consent cannot be revoked for any reason.

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NOTARY REQUIRED

This consent document MUST be signed before a notary public. A consent that is not notarized is void and has no legal effect (G.S. 48-3-601).

Do not sign until you are in front of a notary. Your signature block and the notary acknowledgment block are included in the generated PDF.

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 48-3-601Consent requirements

G.S. 48-3-603Who must consent

G.S. 48-3-604When consent may be given

G.S. 48-3-6087-day revocation period

G.S. 48-3-609Effect of consent

AOC-SP-162Consent to Adoption

WHAT IS TERMINATED

Right to custody and visitation
Right to make decisions for child
Right of inheritance (unless reserved in writing)
Obligation to pay child support
All other parental rights and duties

WHAT GETS GENERATED

Formal SP-162 consent document
Revocation notice and acknowledgments
Signature block for consenting parent
Notary acknowledgment block (complete before notary)
Court-ready PDF — letter size (8.5" × 11")