6-12 months (entire adoption process)
Varies by agency (₹5,000-50,000)
Prospective adoptive parents as per CARA guidelines
Adoptive parents for legal proof of adoption
Register as prospective adoptive parents on CARA portal.
Social worker conducts home study and assessment.
Receive child referral matching your preferences.
File adoption petition in court.
Court issues adoption order after verification.
Get adoption certificate and updated birth certificate for child.
To correct errors or update details on your Adoption Certificate / Adoption Deed, you need to approach the issuing authority — usually the municipal corporation, Tehsil, or relevant government office — with an affidavit and supporting documents.
Go to the official portal or office that issued your Adoption Certificate / Adoption Deed.
Request the correction/amendment form from the office or download it from the official portal.
Enter the correct information and attach a notarised affidavit stating the change required.
Provide documents substantiating the correction (e.g., school certificate, hospital records).
Submit the form and documents to the relevant authority for review.
Once verified, the updated certificate will be issued and available for collection or download.
Many states now offer digital download of your Adoption Certificate / Adoption Deed through official portals. You can also access it on DigiLocker — a government platform for storing and sharing digital documents.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://cara.wcd.gov.in/ to access your Adoption Certificate / Adoption Deed.
Enter your registration number or log in to find your certificate.
Click the download button to save a digitally signed copy of your certificate.
Alternatively, visit digilocker.gov.in and search for your Adoption Certificate / Adoption Deed to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Adoption Certificate / Adoption Deed application online through your state's e-District or CRS portal using the reference number provided at the time of application.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://cara.wcd.gov.in/.
Look for the status tracking option on the home page or after logging in.
Enter the application or reference number from your application receipt.
View the current status of your Adoption Certificate / Adoption Deed. If approved, the download link may also be available here.
Married couples, single women, and single men (for male child only) meeting CARA criteria.
Central Adoption Resource Authority - nodal body for child adoption in India.
Yes, adopted child has same rights as biological child under law.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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