Illinois Certificate of Adoption 2025

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Illinois Certificate of Adoption in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out the 'Child’s Information at Birth' section. Enter the child's full name, date of birth, and place of birth, including hospital and city. Indicate the state file number if known.
3. Complete the 'Mother/Co-Parent’s' and 'Father/Co-Parent’s' names prior to their first marriage or civil union. Specify the child's sex and whether a birth record has been created previously in Illinois or any other U.S. state.
4. In the 'Child’s Name After Adoption' section, provide the new first, middle, and last names for the child. Ensure no alterations are made directly on this form.
5. Fill out 'Parent’s Information After Adoption', indicating each parent's status (co-parent, natural parent, adoptive parent) along with their names and birth details.
6. Provide addresses for both adoptive parents at the time of birth and their current mailing address. Include attorney details if applicable.
7. Finally, complete the certification section which must be signed by a circuit clerk from where the adoption was finalized.

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