Who fills out this form?

The form is an order that is signed by the Judge after the court has heard the case. It is labeled as a court document.

What does this form do?

It enters a Final Decree recognizing the foreign adoption and orders the Ohio Department of Health to issue a new birth record.

Probate 19.3

Order for Ohio Birth Record for Foreign Born Child

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is an order from the court that officially recognizes a foreign adoption and changes the child's name. It directs the Ohio Department of Health to issue a new birth record for the child.

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This form is used after a hearing on a Petition to Recognize Foreign Adoption, when the court finds that the adoption meets Ohio's rules and does not go against Ohio's public policy.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The form is an order that is signed by the Judge after the court has heard the case. It is labeled as a court document.
What does this form do?: It enters a Final Decree recognizing the foreign adoption and orders the Ohio Department of Health to issue a new birth record.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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