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Adoption of Indian Child

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026

This form tells the court that the child being adopted has Native American ancestry. It collects information about the adopting parent, the child, the child's biological parents, and the child's tribal background.

The court describes it as: Tells the court that the child who is being adopted is an Indian Child, with Native American ancestry. Once completed, this form must be attached to the Adoption Request (ADOPT-200).

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form must be completed and attached to the Adoption Request (ADOPT-200) when a child with Indian ancestry is being adopted.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to tell the court that the child being adopted has Indian ancestry. It must be attached to the Adoption Request (ADOPT-200).
Who fills out this form?
The form asks for information from the adopting parent and details about the child and their family.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2026.

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