Obtain an Adoption Certificate - Bahamas Application Process
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:12
Obtain an Adoption Certificate - Bahamas Application Process
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Adoption Certificate
Adoption is the permanent legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities for a child from the natural birth parents to another adult known as the adopter.
Once an adoption is complete at the Supreme Court, the information is forwarded to the Registrar General’s Department and recorded in the Adoption Book. A certified adoption certificate can be obtained at the Registrar General’s Department.
Eligibility
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
Process
Provide the following information at the Birth’s Section of the Registrar General’s Department - the name of the adopted child, year of adoption, name of adopting parents.
The clerk will check the adoption register for the person’s information.
If found, the information is printed on a certificate and signed by a senior officer. You will then receive the certified adoption certificate.
Note:
At this time, this service is only provided in New Providence and Grand Bahama at the Registrar General’s Department.
Application Form(s)
There is no application form for this service.
Supporting Documents
No supporting documents are required for this service.
Turn-around time
An adoption certificate can be obtained on the same day or after three days if the information is not found in the adoption registry.
Deadline
There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s)
A fee of BS$7.00 is charged for this service.
Births Registration Section
Department:
Registrar General’s Department
Address:
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street, P.O. Box N 532, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Fax:
(242) 322-5553
Opening Hours:
9:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays
Tel:
+1 242 397 9105
Tel:
+1 242 397 8957
Tel:
+1 242 397 9110
Email:
REGISTRARGENERAL@BAHAMAS.GOV.BS
Email:
registrargeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
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Adoption Certificate
Adoption is the permanent legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities for a child from the natural birth parents to another adult known as the adopter.
Once an adoption is complete at the Supreme Court, the information is forwarded to the Registrar General’s Department and recorded in the Adoption Book. A certified adoption certificate can be obtained at the Registrar General’s Department.
Eligibility
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.
Process
Provide the following information at the Birth’s Section of the Registrar General’s Department - the name of the adopted child, year of adoption, name of adopting parents.
The clerk will check the adoption register for the person’s information.
If found, the information is printed on a certificate and signed by a senior officer. You will then receive the certified adoption certificate.
Note:
At this time, this service is only provided in New Providence and Grand Bahama at the Registrar General’s Department.
Application Form(s)
There is no application form for this service.
Supporting Documents
No supporting documents are required for this service.
Turn-around time
An adoption certificate can be obtained on the same day or after three days if the information is not found in the adoption registry.
Deadline
There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s)
A fee of BS$7.00 is charged for this service.
Births Registration Section
Department:
Registrar General’s Department
Address:
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street, P.O. Box N 532, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Fax:
(242) 322-5553
Opening Hours:
9:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays
Tel:
+1 242 397 9105
Tel:
+1 242 397 8957
Tel:
+1 242 397 9110
Email:
REGISTRARGENERAL@BAHAMAS.GOV.BS
Email:
registrargeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Quick Useful Links
The National Honours Society 2026 Call for Nominations
Budget Performance Reports
Budget Documents
Preparing Your Home and Family for a Hurricane
General Orders
Request for Expression of Interest
Hurricane Shelter Listing 2025
Install the BNEA APP
COVID-19 Frequent Asked Questions
Department of Labour’s Jobseekers Portal
Celebrate Bahamas
Load More
For Website Technical Support
Call and speak to a DICT Customer service agent.
+1 242 604 4688
Need to reach the DICT? Send us an email.
support@bahamas.gov.bs
Get in touch with our DICT support team.
get in touch
Explore frequently asked questions.
ask question
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