PARENTAL NOTIFICATION LAW FOR MINORS

As a minor under the age of 18 seeking an abortion in the state of Minnesota, you must do one of the following in order to have an abortion:
  1. Tell both biological parents that you are having an abortion. Then bring both parents to the clinic and they will sign a statement verifying that they are aware. Or bring in a notarized statement from one or both parents (if only one parent is accompanying you to the clinic, then you need a notarized statement from the parent not coming; if neither parent is coming to the clinic with you, then you need two notarized statements). Or we can send a certified letter or letters to your parent(s). If you choose one of these options, you must also bring a certified copy of your birth certificate (this is NOT the hospital record of birth, but rather one from your county of birth). If you father is not listed on your birth certificate, you do not need to contact him. Parents and patients must bring picture I.D.

  2. If you choose not to tell one or both parents, you may go through a judicial by-pass process to obtain permission. This is a simple process that is free of charge. For more information regarding this process, speak with a member of our staff. You must also have a picture I.D.

  3. If you have not had contact with one of your parents for some time, but his/her parental rights have NOT been terminated, you are still required to tell him/her unless you are choosing the court by-pass process.

  4. If one or both of your parents is deceased, you must furnish proof of his/her death (i.e. death certificate or memorial notice) unless you are going through court bypass.

  5. If you have had your own child, you do NOT need to notify your parents, but you must be able to furnish us with a certified copy of your child's birth certificate. You must also have a picture I.D.

  6. If you are emancipated, you must furnish us with proof of emancipation (i.e. check stubs, rental agreement/receipts/utility statements with your name on them). You must also have a picture I.D.

To download the official legal Act, click here. NOTE: You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this PDF file.

To download the Parent Notification Statement, click here. NOTE: You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this PDF file.

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Minneapolis, MN 55404
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