Probate Court

	Adoptions

Guidelines for Filing Adoption Petitions

Birth Certificates following an Adoption Proceeding

The Court will forward to Vital Records in Lansing, MI the necessary documentation to have a new birth certificate issued.  These new birth certificates will be returned directly to you.  A check or money order made out to the State of Michigan in the amount of $42.00 will be attached to the document and submitted at the time of the final hearing.  (Costs may vary for out of state records.) Additional birth certificate requests will need to be made through Vital Records in Lansing, MI (www.Michigan.gov) and are not available at the County Clerk's Office where the child was born.

 

Confidential Intermediaries in Adoption

Confidential Intermediaries are individuals appointed by the court to search and contact (if requested) former family members, adult adoptees or adult children of deceased adult adoptees. The following individuals may file a Petition and Order to Appoint Confidential Intermediary (PCA 342) to appoint a confidential intermediary in the court where the final order of adoption was entered: An adult adoptee An adoptive parent of a minor adoptee An adult child of a deceased adoptee A former family member MCL 710.68b(2) Once the court receives the petition to appoint a confidential intermediary, the court must contact the central adoption registry to determine whether there is currently a statement from the individual being sought that denies consent of the release of identifying information.  MCL 710.68b(2).  If there is no denial of consent for that individual, the court must appoint in writing a confidential intermediary who meets the requirements MCL 710.68b(3) and MCL 710.68b(2) If you do not require the assistance of a Confidential Intermediary search but would like to receive identifying or non-identifying information, please submit the Petition for Adoption Information and Order (PCA 327) to the Probate Court.  MCL 710.68 provides for the release of non-identifying and identifying information based upon whether the former parents, former adult siblings, or adult adoptees have filed a consent to or denial of the release of identifying information. Please direct any questions or concerns to the Probate Court Adoption Unit.

Delayed Registration of Foreign Birth after Adoption

This document provides information regarding Delayed Registration of Foreign Birth.  Listed below are two court documents required to be completed prior to filing the Delayed Registration with this court.  Below is a list of documents/items that must be brought to the Probate Court. Proof that parent(s) are Lapeer County resident(s) with picture ID (Driver's license or state identification. Photo ID of child (Passport, Citizenship documents, etc.) Completed and signed "Motion and Order for Delayed Registration of Foreign Birth PCA 350 form".  This must be typed. Completed and signed "Application to Establish A Delayed Registration of Foreign Birth" Original adoption decree and birth certificate (MUST be translated by a certified translator).  Probate Court will not accept documents that have not been translated. $150 filing fee, which can be cash, check or money order.  Please make check or money order payable to Lapeer County Probate Court. $40.00 birth certificate fee - $12 additional copies ordered at the same time.  The fee must be in the form of a check or money order made out to the State of Michigan, as this will be mailed directly to Vital Records. Upon collection and completion of all documentation, an appointment with the Probate Court will be necessary to review the filings.  A receipt for the filing will be forwarded to you within 5-7 business days from filing and the birth certificates will be sent directly to the address on the application within 5/6 weeks. **Please note:  Both adoptive parents must be present at the filing review.