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Virginia's Consent to
Adoption Law

In the case of a private adoption, the consent may be signed 10 days after the birth of the child. If using an adoption agency, the consent may be signed any time.

Pre-consents are not allowed in the state of Virginia.

Revocation Time Frame in Virginia

The consent may be revoked up to 10 days after signing if the child is a newborn, or up to 15 days after signing if it is an older child.

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