State And Federal Government Offices

U.S. Department of State:
www.adoption.state.gov
Provides information regarding the adoption process for international adoption - country specific information is provided.

U.S. Department of State:
www.travel.state.gov/passport
Provides information and application materials to obtain a U.S. passport.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS):
www.uscis.gov
Provides information regarding the process to become adoptive parents of a foreign born orphan. All required adoption forms are available on this site.

New York State Department of State:
www.dos.state.ny.us (search for “apostille”)
Provides information regarding the process for State authentication (a.k.a. Great Seal or Apostille) of adoption documents.

New York State Department of Health:
www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/vr.htm
Provides access for you to obtain a certified birth certificate and marriage certificate– for persons born in Upstate New York State.

http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/home.html
Provides access for you to obtain a certified birth certificate – for persons born in New York City.

New York City Clerk’s Office:
www.nycmarriagebureau.com/about/recordroom.html
Provides access for you to obtain a New York City marriage certificate.

New York State Office of Children & Family Services:
http://ocfs.state.ny.us/main/
The State's regulatory agency for adoption services. Provides a listing of authorized adoption agencies. Contains information regarding the adoption process in New York State.