Guidance

Adoption and the General Register Office: note for parents

This document covers what happens at the General Register Office once an adoption order is received.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 28 July 2014
• Last updated: 6 August 2024 — See all updates

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The Adopted Children Register: note for parents (accessible version)

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The Adopted Children Register: note for parents

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This document covers what happens at the General Register Office once an adoption order is received from the court. It advises on timescales for processing the adoption order, creating the entry in the Adopted Children Register and explains how to order new certificates.

Published 28 July 2014
Last updated 6 August 2024 + show all updates

1. 6 August 2024

   Contact email address has been updated. Accessible versions in English and Welsh have been added.

2. 10 May 2019

   The information and guidance has been updated regarding booking travel.

3. 16 February 2019

   Both notes for parents documents updated.

4. 27 June 2018

   Welsh translation of note for parents published.

5. 1 November 2017

   Updated guidance published.

6. 28 July 2014

   First published.