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Family Division
Adoptions
Information Sheet on Adoption
If you are filing a Petition For Adoption, the following information
is provided:
- All records of Adoption are confidential and exempt from the provisions
of Section 119.07 (1) Florida Statutes, except as provided in Section 63.162
F.S.
- Subject to inspection only upon Order of Court, the Clerk's Office
cannot furnish information pertaining to Adoptions to customers. This includes
the Attorney of Record and/or the petitioners.
- Pursuant to Section 63.162 F.S., a Court Order is required allowing
access to the Adoption file.
- After a Final Judgment is entered, you must send a Certified Statement
of Final Decree of Adoption within 30 Days to the Clerk's Office. Complete
sections A & B.
You may attach a check for $20.00 payable to Vital Statistics to the
Certified Statement. The Clerk will forward both to the Department of Children
& Family Services, P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042. If you
do not have this form, you may ask the Clerk for the form or contact the
above address.
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