Yes, the Nevada ADOPTEE Application for the Adoption Reunion Registry requires the adult adoptee's signature to be notarized. This Nevada DCFS form is a legal declaration of your consent to be contacted, and it must be signed before a Notary Public to be valid.
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Submitting an application to DCFS without proper notarization will result in its rejection, preventing your registration and delaying any potential reunion.
We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. This information is for general notarial purposes only. For legal questions about the reunion registry or the adoption process, please contact the Nevada DCFS or a qualified family law attorney.
What is the Adoptee Application for the Adoption Reunion Registry?
This is an official Nevada state form that allows an adult adoptee (age 18 or older) whose adoption was finalized in Nevada to register their consent for contact with birth relatives. It is a mutual consent registry, meaning contact can only be made if a birth relative (such as a parent or sibling) has also registered their consent.
This registry facilitates the sharing of identifying information and potential contact, which may include:
Names and contact information of consenting birth relatives.
Opportunities for direct communication (letters, phone calls, meetings).
Connection with biological siblings or other family members.
To verify the applicant's identity and legally document their consent, the Nevada DCFS requires the adoptee's signature on the application to be notarized.
Download the Official DCFS Registry Application
For Adult Adoptees Finalized in Nevada
Download the official application from the Nevada DCFS. Complete the form with your personal information and details about your adoption. Do not sign the application until you are in the presence of a notary public.
You must be at least 18 years old to apply. You will need to provide a valid government‑issued photo ID to the notary as proof of identity.
This form is for the Reunion Registry (potential contact). If you are seeking background medical and social history without names, you must file the separate Application for Non-Identifying Information.
Step-by-Step Notarization for Your Reunion Registry Application
1
Complete the application form
Fill out all required fields on the application, providing as much accurate information as possible to help DCFS locate your file. Do not sign the application yet.
2
Gather your identification
You must present a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID to the notary. Acceptable forms include a driver's license, state ID card, or passport.
3
Schedule a mobile notary
Arrange for our mobile notary to meet you at your home, office, or another convenient and private location to handle this sensitive document.
4
Sign the form in the notary's presence
The notary will first verify your identity and then witness you signing the application. This helps ensure the signature is authentically yours.
5
Notary completes the acknowledgment
The notary will complete the notarial certificate on the application, sign it, and affix their official seal to legally validate your signature.
6
Mail your notarized application
Once notarized, mail the completed application to the Nevada DCFS address listed on the form to be added to the Adoption Reunion Registry.
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