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Adoption

Joyce A. Conway, Esq., Manager
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If you are filing a Petition For Adoption, please note:

1. 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.
2. Subject to inspection only upon Order of Court, the Clerk & Comptroller's office cannot furnish information pertaining to Adoptions to customers. This includes the Attorney of Record and/or the petitioners.
3. Pursuant to Section 63.162 F.S., a Court Order is required allowing access to the Adoption file.
4. Along with the filing of the Petition for Adoption, you must complete parts A and B of the Certified Statement of Final Judgement of Adoption (Department of Health, Vital Statistics) and file it with the clerk. After the Final Judgement is entered, you must mail a copy of the above along with $20 (unless a check is given to the clerk with the form).

You must attach a check for $20.00 payable to Vital Statistics to the Certified Statement. The Clerk & Comptroller 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 & Comptroller for the form or contact the above address.