Yes, the Nevada BIRTH PARENT Application for Non-Identifying Information absolutely requires the birth parent's signature to be notarized. This form, provided by the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), is a formal legal request and is not valid unless signed before a Notary Public.
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The DCFS will reject any application that has not been properly notarized, which will unfortunately delay the process of sharing your information.
Disclaimer: We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. This information is for general notarial purposes. For questions about the adoption process, please contact the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services or a family law attorney.
What is the Birth Parent Application for Non-Identifying Information?
This is an official Nevada state form that allows a birth parent who placed a child for adoption in Nevada to provide updated non-identifying background and medical information. This information is then made available to the adult adoptee upon their request, providing them with a more complete picture of their genetic and social history.
The information you can provide includes:
Your age, physical traits, ethnicity, and religion at the time of birth.
Your updated medical and genetic history.
Your educational and professional background.
Your general life circumstances and reasons for the adoption plan.
To ensure the authenticity of the information being provided, the Nevada DCFS requires the birth parent's signature on the form to be notarized.
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For Birth Parents of Children Adopted in Nevada
Download the official application form from the Nevada DCFS. Complete it with as much detail as you are comfortable sharing. Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary.
â Your signature on this form must be witnessed by a notary. Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID to your appointment.
This form is for providing non-identifying information only. It does not register you for contact. To express your willingness for potential contact with the adult adoptee, you must separately fill out the Nevada Adoption Reunion Registry application.
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Step-by-Step Notarization Process for Your Application
Complete the Application Form
Fill out all sections of the form to the best of your ability. The information you provide can be invaluable to the adoptee. Do not sign the application yet.
Gather Your Identification
You must present a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID to the notary, such as a driver's license, state ID card, or passport.
Schedule a Mobile Notary
Contact us to arrange a convenient time and private place for our mobile notary to meet you. We prioritize your confidentiality.
Sign the Form in the Notary's Presence
The notary will verify your identity, confirm you are signing the document knowingly and willingly, and then witness your signature.
Notary Completes the Acknowledgment
The notary will complete the notarial certificate on the application, sign it, and affix their official seal, which legally validates your signature.
Mail Your Application to DCFS
Once the form is notarized, you can mail it to the Nevada DCFS address provided on the application. Your information will then be added to the adoptee's file.
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