Iowa

Consent Birthmother	72 hours after birth
Consent Birthfather	72 hours after birth
Consent Execution	Notary or social worker witness
Consent Revoke Time	96 hours
Termination Court Hearing	No
Termination State Agency	No
Termination Birthfather Registry	Yes
Finalization Time	6-7 months
Finalization None Resident Finalize	Yes
Finalization Utilize Other State	Depends
Birthmother Expenses Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Post Pardum	30 days
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Payable by State Agency	No
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed	Yes
Requirements Same Sex	Yes
Requirements Single Parent	Yes

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