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Adoption
Adoption is the legal process of a person getting a new parent or parents. This is a long, complicated process. Learn about adoption, including consenting to an adoption, adoption certificates, and finding information about a past adoption.
Adoption of a child common questions
Learn more about adopting a child in Illinois.
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Final and irrevocable consent to adoption
Use this form to give consent for your child to be adopted.
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Certificate of adoption
Use this form to prove you adopted a child.
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Learning more about a past adoption
Learn more about options for obtaining information about a past adoption.
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