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Certificate of adoption Blank form
This form is used to add adoption information to a child's the birth record.
Can I use this form?
Use this form to prove that you adopted a child. It must be certified by the court.
What do I need first?
To complete this form, you will need:
- The date of birth, place of birth, and names of the biological parents of the child being adopted, and
- The date of birth, place of birth, and social security number of each parent adopting the child.
Last full review by a subject matter expert
April 30, 2018
Last revised by staff
May 24, 2020
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