Virginia Publication Affidavit and Order for Adoption is a legal document issued by the court in the state of Virginia in order to initiate the adoption process. This document is used to provide notice of an adoption to the public and to provide proof that the required waiting period has been observed. The publication affidavit is signed by the petitioner and the Clerk of the Circuit Court and is published in the local newspaper. There are two types of Virginia Publication Affidavit and Order for Adoption, depending on the type of adoption: 1. Stepparent Adoption: This type of Virginia Publication Affidavit and Order for Adoption is used when the adopting parent is the biological parent of the child, or the stepparent of the child. 2. Agency Adoption: This type of Virginia Publication Affidavit and Order for Adoption is used when the adoption is through an agency, such as a private adoption agency or the Department of Social Services.