Scotland - Adoption in

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To Adoption in, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. The applicant has to enter Username (e-mail address) and Password to login. If the applicant doesn’t have an account, then click “Register as an Individual” or “Register as a representative of a Company or Organisation” and register an account.
3. After login select type of certificate and start filling the application form.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
5. Next the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Review the application and click “submit”
7. Next the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in “Fees” section of this page.
8. After successful payment the applicant can download the receipt as a proof of payment.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The applicant can check the status of the application by simply logging in.
12. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Adoption in, the applicant has to approach the nearby Local Register Office link

   Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in “Fees” section of this page.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by Mail:

1. To Adoption in, the applicant has to mail the application to general register office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the General Register office.
7. The mailing address are given in “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in “Fees” section of this page.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
12. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply By Phone:

1. To Adoption in, the applicant can order a certificate by calling General Register Office - 0300 123 1837
2. Then the applicant has to provide the details as requested by the authority.
3. The details are mentioned in Required Information section of this page.
4. After providing details the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in “Fees” section of this page.
5. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
6. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
7. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
8. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• Proof of identity (Passport, Birth Certificate, Driving License etc)
• Proof of address (Utility bills, Tenancy Agreement, Voter id)

Office Locations & Contacts

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTER OFFICE
General Register Office
PO Box 2
Southport
PR8 2JD
Telephone: 0300 123 1837
Textphone: 18001 0300 123 1837
For general enquiries: [email protected]
For enquiries after the applicant has applied for a certificate Online form link
Contact Details link
Local Register Office link

Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices.If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode link

Eligibility

• Any Person who intends to Adoption in is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• Certificates cost £11 and are sent 4 days after the applicant applies.
• If the applicant does not have a GRO index reference number, he/she will have to pay £3 extra for each search. Certificates are sent 15 working days after the applicant applies.
• If the applicant needs the certificate sooner, he/she can use the priority service for £35. It’ll be sent the next working day if he/she orders by 4 pm.
• Extra copies are the same price.
• Use the following link to find out about call charges link

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 7- 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

Section 1 - Customer Details

• GRO Customer Account Number
• Title Forename
• Surname
• Company Name
• Address
• Town
• County
• Country Postcode
• Email
• Telephone

Section 2 Details of Adoption

• Adopted Person Forename
• Surname
• Adoptive Parent Forename
• Surname
• Adoptive Parent Forename
• Surname
• Date of Birth of Adopted Person
• Court that made the Adoption Order
• Gro index reference
• Payment information

Need for the Document

• An adoption in scotland is an official document that records the details of a legal adoption. It contains information such as the name of the adoptee, their date and place of birth, the names of their biological parents, as well as the names of their adoptive parents.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Adoption certificates are issued by the General Register Office (GRO) and are legal documents that can be used for various purposes, such as changing a child's name, proving their identity or citizenship, or applying for a passport. It is important to keep the applicant’s adoption certificate in a safe place, as it is a vital document that may be required throughout his/her life.