To Obtain Adoption Deeds, Provide the Following Details:
1. Adoptive Parents’ Details
- Full names of both adoptive parents
- Passport-size photographs
- Aadhaar card / Voter ID / Passport (any Govt. ID)
- Address proof (utility bill, rental agreement, etc.)
- Date of birth / Age proof
- Marriage certificate (if married)
- Occupation and income details
- PAN Card or any tax ID
- Religion (especially for Hindu Adoption Act)
2. Biological / Legal Guardian Details
- Full names of biological parents or legal guardian
- Aadhaar card / Voter ID / Passport
- Address and contact details
- Consent letter or affidavit from biological parents/guardian
3. Child’s Details
- Full name of the child
- Date of birth and birth certificate
- Recent photographs of the child
- Medical fitness certificate
- Current residence and custody status
4. Adoption Intention Details
- Date and place of proposed adoption
- Reason and consent for adoption
- Details of ceremony (if already performed)
- Relationship (if any) between parties
- Statement that adoption is voluntary and without coercion
5. Legal Declarations and Supporting Documents
- Draft Adoption Deed (to be notarized or registered)
- Notarized Affidavit of Consent from biological parents/guardian
- Court order or CARA approval (in case of institutional or inter-country adoption)
- Any previous custody or guardianship orders (if applicable)
- Witness identity proofs (usually 2 witnesses)
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1. What is an Adoption Deed?
An Adoption Deed is a legal document that formalizes the transfer of parental rights from the biological parents to the adoptive parents.
2. Is an Adoption Deed legally valid in India?
Yes, under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 and Juvenile Justice Act, depending on the religion and circumstances.
3. Who can give a child in adoption?
Only the biological parents or a legal guardian can lawfully give a child in adoption.
4. Who is eligible to adopt a child?
Any Indian citizen, NRI, or foreigner can adopt, subject to conditions like age, marital status, and financial stability.
5. Is court involvement necessary for adoption?
Yes. For legal validity, court approval or a competent authority’s sanction is generally required, especially for inter-country or institutional adoptions.
6. Can an unmarried person adopt a child?
Yes, an unmarried individual can adopt, but gender-based conditions apply (e.g., single male cannot adopt a girl child in some cases).
7. What documents are required for adoption?
ID proof, address proof, marriage certificate (if married), age proof, consent letters, and a draft Adoption Deed.
8. Can adoption be canceled later?
No. Once legally completed, adoption is irrevocable and the child is treated as a natural-born child.
9. What rights does the adopted child get?
An adopted child gets the same rights as a biological child, including inheritance and family name.
10. Do I need a lawyer to draft an Adoption Deed?
It’s not mandatory, but a legal expert is recommended to ensure all clauses are correctly included and the deed is legally enforceable.