What is the purpose of the Putative Father Registry?
Putative Father Registry Arkansas Vital Records maintains the Putative Father Registry. The purpose of the registry is to allow an unmarried father of a born or unborn child to register his name so he will be notified before the child is placed for adoption. The father does not have to be listed on the birth certificate to register. Registration is free and registry searches are $5.00. For more information call (501) 661-2174.