Get Wv Certificate Of Adoption 2011-2026

Completing the West Virginia Certificate of Adoption is an essential step in formalizing the adoption process. This guide provides user-friendly instructions for filling out the form online, ensuring that all necessary information is accurately provided.

Follow the steps to complete the WV Certificate Of Adoption online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the original status information of the child in Section A. This includes the original name of the child, sex, birth certificate number, date of birth, place of birth, and the names of the biological parents.
3. In Section B, provide the adoptive parents' information required for the new certificate of birth. This includes the child's name after adoption, full current legal names of both the adoptive father and mother, their birth dates and places, and social security numbers.
4. Indicate the residence of the adoptive parent(s) by filling in the street, city, county, state, and zip code. If there is a different mailing address, provide that information as well.
5. Answer whether it is a single parent adoption and select the appropriate type of adoption, marking ( ) Stepparent, ( ) Grandparent(s), ( ) Other Relative(s), or ( ) Non-Relative(s).
6. Complete the information for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) representative or attorney providing this information, including their name, title, address, telephone number, date, and signature.
7. In Section C, the Clerk of Circuit Court will complete this section once the adoption decree is ordered. This includes the date, judge's name, case or civil action number, and a signature from the Clerk.
8. Finally, review all information entered, save the changes, and download or print the completed form for submission to the Vital Registration Office.

Submit your WV Certificate Of Adoption online to ensure your adoption process is officially recognized and processed promptly.