Sample Adoption Deed Format

A Deed of Adoption is vital for legally formalizing the adoption process in India, ensuring clarity and compliance with the law for both adoptive and biological parents.

Introduction to Deed of Adoption

A Deed of Adoption is a significant legal document in India that outlines the formal agreement between the natural and adoptive parents regarding the adoption of a child. It ensures transparency and compliance with adoption laws, safeguarding the rights and interests of the child and both parties involved.

This document typically includes details such as the consent of biological parents, the intent of adoptive parents, and legal declarations to ensure the validity of the adoption. It also outlines essential information about the child, including age, birth details, and the relationship between the parties involved.

This template is designed to simplify the adoption process by providing a structured format for legal compliance. It adheres to Indian adoption laws and can be customized to suit specific requirements, ensuring a strong legal foundation for the adoption procedure.

Legal Format for Deed of Adoption

Deed of Adoption

THIS DEED OF ADOPTION is made on the day of __________ between:
Mr./Mrs. [Adoptive Father & Mother Names] (hereinafter called the “Adoptive Father & Mother”) of the one part,
AND
Mr./Mrs. [Natural Father & Mother Names] (hereinafter called the “Natural Father & Mother”) of the other part.

WHEREAS:

1. The Adoptive Father and Mother have [number] [son(s)/daughter(s)] named ____________, aged about ______ years.
2. The Adoptive Father and Mother are desirous of adopting a [son/daughter] as per their wishes.
3. The Natural Father and Mother have agreed to give their [son/daughter], named ____________________, born on ____________ at ____________, now aged about ____________ (approx.), in adoption to the Adoptive Father and Mother.
   The Natural Father and Mother have [number] [son(s)/daughter(s)], excluding the said child being adopted.
4. [Name of the spouse of Natural Father or Mother], being the spouse of the Natural Father/Mother of the said child, has given her/his consent to the adoption. This consent is evidenced by her/his signature on this Adoption Deed.
5. The Adoptive Father is more than ______ years old, and the Adoptive Mother is more than ______ years old than the said child being adopted.

NOW, THIS DEED WITNESSES AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Natural Father and Mother, in the presence of their families and friends, at a gathering held at __________ on [Date], have voluntarily given their [son/daughter], named ____________________, in adoption to the Adoptive Father and Mother.
2. The Adoptive Father and Mother have formally accepted the said ____________________ as their legally adopted [son/daughter].
3. From the date of adoption, the said adopted [son/daughter], ____________________, shall be considered the lawful child of the Adoptive Father and Mother and shall reside with them as their child.
4. The adoption is final and binding on all parties involved, and the adopted child shall inherit and enjoy all rights as a natural-born child of the Adoptive Father and Mother.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF:

The parties hereto, namely, the Adoptive Father and Mother, the Natural Father and Mother, and [Name of spouse of Natural Father/Mother], have affixed their signatures in the presence of the following witnesses on the date and place first mentioned above.

SIGNED BY:
(Adoptive Father & Mother)

(Natural Father & Mother)

(Spouse of Natural Father/Mother)

WITNESSES: