1713. How do you prove a legal adoption?

You can prove the legal adoption of a child by an amended birth certificate issued as the result of an adoption. If the date of a U.S. adoption is material, it may be proved by:

1. Records of the court that granted the adoption;

2. Official notice you received as the adopting parent(s);

3. Records of the State's Attorney or child welfare division; or

4. The adoption decree (if you have it and voluntarily submit it).

Last Revised: March, 2001