New Instructions for Filing Petition for Re-Finalization of Foreign Adoption as of July 1, 2009 (Revised as of September 1, 2009)

• Petitioner(s) must have previously adopted a child(ren) in a foreign country and are seeking to “re-adopt” for the purpose of obtaining a birth certificate(s) issued by the State of Ohio.
• The petitioner(s) must be a Delaware County resident(s) and a current photo ID(s) is/are required.
• Petitioners must have been married for at least one (1) year prior to filing the paperwork.
• You and your child(ren) will be required to attend a court hearing.
• A copy of the foreign birth certificate(s) with a certified English translation of the same is required.
• A copy of the foreign adoption proceeding(s) with a certified English translation of the same is required.
• Forms must be returned to the Delaware County Probate Court either typed or neatly printed in ink.
• The filing fee is $506.00 (cash or check only).
• The new procedure will follow the same process as a step-parent adoption.  There will be a home visit by a Delaware County Probate Court Adoption Assessor.
• If the Petitioner(s) decides to employ an Attorney, the Attorney should have the necessary forms, if not, the Attorney or the Petitioner(s) may contact the Delaware County Probate Court for additional forms.