Consent by Indian Child's Parent for Termination of Parental Rights and for Adoption (CON)
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective October 1, 2017
This form is a written agreement where a parent consents to giving up their parental rights and allowing the child to be adopted. It requires the parent to understand the permanent nature of the decision and includes sections for the parent's signature and the court's certification.
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used in a juvenile court setting when a parent is consenting to the termination of their parental rights, especially when the child is connected to a federally recognized tribe.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who must fill out this form?
- The form requires the parent to sign it, and it must also be completed in court with the parent's in-court declaration and the court's certification. Great care must be taken to fill out the sections correctly.
- What does the parent understand by signing this?
- The parent understands that signing means permanently giving up all legal rights and duties as a parent, and the court must approve the consent for it to be valid.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2017.
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