If you want to protect your parental rights as a father you need to register at the Responsible Father Registry.

Please read my blog post at https://www.southcarolinaadoptionlaw.com/2009/12/articles/biological-father-1/john-doe-rip-responsible-father-registry-is-law-1-januarly-2010/  and Responsible Father Registry Q & A  to help you more fully understand the Responsible Father Registry.