Follow the steps to fill out the Illinois Certificate Of Adoption online

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. In the 'child’s information at birth' section, provide the adopted child's full name, date of birth, and state file number if available. Include the child's place of birth which consists of the hospital, city, state, and country.
3. Specify the biological mother/co-parent's and father/co-parent's names prior to any marriages or civil unions, along with their involvement in the adoption process.
4. Indicate the sex of the child by selecting either 'Male' or 'Female.' If the child was born outside the United States, answer whether Illinois has previously created a birth record for this child, followed by any other U.S. states.
5. In the 'child’s name after adoption' section, fill out the new name including first, middle, and last names. Avoid using corrections such as white out or strikethrough.
6. In the 'parent’s information after adoption' section, provide relevant details of each parent involved in the adoption. This includes identifying if they are a co-parent or adoptive parent, their marital status, and names prior to marriage.
7. Complete the 'addresses' section by entering the address of the adoptive parent(s) at the time of the child's birth, along with current contact details and those of their attorney, if applicable.
8. Decide if you want a new birth certificate created and specify the recipient for it, such as the attorney or another party.
9. Ensure to complete the 'certification' section where the circuit clerk will provide validation of the adoption including their signature and seal.
10. Review all the information entered for accuracy, then save the changes, and proceed to download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Complete your documents online for a hassle-free adoption process.