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Petition for an Order for Registration of a Foreign Adoption Order

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024

This form is used to ask the court to officially record a foreign adoption order. The person filling it out must state that they are an adoptive parent and provide several pieces of information about the child and the adoption process.

The court describes it as: To petition the court for registration of a foreign adoption order.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when an adoptive parent needs the court to register an adoption order that was issued in a country outside of Wisconsin.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the person petitioning the court, who is stated to be the adoptive parent.
What must be attached to this form?
The form requires attachments, including evidence about the child's birth and a certified or notarized copy of the final adoption order from the foreign place.
Does this form ask for a name change?
Yes, the form includes a section where the petitioner can request that the child's name be changed to a specific name.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.

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