Vietnam - Obtain Adoption Certificate

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Procedure

1. Applicants may obtain a copy of an adoption certificate, by going to their local civil registry office.
2. Do not forget to bring a valid identification. The registry personnel may ask for your ID in order to confirm your identity and make sure that you have the right to obtain the certificate.
3. When you submit your request make sure that you have provided these important details which will make searching for the record easier:
   1. Name of the child
   2. Name of adopters
4. Pay the application fee and wait for instructions from the Registrar regarding when can you comeback to collect the certificate.

If you are outside Vietnam

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest diplomatic representation of Vietnam in the country you are currently staying. The Embassy's consular service section will be able to help process your request to obtain a copy of an adoption certificate.

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Required Documents

• Valid identification
• Written request

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Interior
15 Tran Binh Trong Str., Hanoi.
Tel: 826 8231
Fax: 826 0774

Foreign Embassies

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Validity

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Instructions

Duplicates of a certificate may be issued in case of loss, theft or destruction. They may also be issued in case of deterioration. To obtain a certified copy of an adoption certificate, you will need to go to your local civil registry office.

Required Information

• Name of the child
• Name of adopters

Need for the Document

This procedure provides information on how you can obtain a copy of an adoption certificate in Vietnam.

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