After the adoption is finalized, how do I obtain a new birth certificate?

Florida Adoption Attorney

We complete all of the paperwork necessary for Vital Records to issue a new birth certificate. If the child is born in Florida, you should have the updated birth certificate within four to six weeks of the date of your final hearing. The length of time for other states varies widely—some states are as quick as Florida while others can take six to twelve months.

Mary K. Wimsett is an experienced and compassionate adoption lawyer, mother, and wife who has helped hundreds of families through the adoption process.

If you have a question about adoption that is not answered on our website contact a Florida Adoption Attorney today. Email, call 352-414-4100 or connect on a social network with the Florida Adoption Law Office of Mary K. Wimsett today to learn more about how they can help guide you through the legal process of adopting in Florida. All contact with our office is completely confidential.

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