State Recognition of Intercountry Adoptions Finalized Abroad - Nebraska

Effect and Recognition of a Foreign Adoption Decree

This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.

Readoption After an Intercountry Adoption

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This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.

Application for a U.S. Birth Certificate

Citation: Rev. Stat. § 71-627.02

Upon receipt of a report of adoption or a certified copy of a decree of adoption issued by any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Nebraska as to any foreign-born person, the Department of Health and Human Services shall prepare a birth certificate in the new name of the adopted child. The birth certificate shall show specifically:

• The new name of the adopted child
• The date of birth and sex of the adopted child
• Statistical information concerning the adoptive parents in place of the natural parents
• The true or probable place of birth, including the city or town and country