Family Law
ADOPT-220: Adoption of Indian Child
Current as of July 10, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used to finalize the adoption of a Native American child under the Indian Child Welfare Act, which requires special protections and notice procedures. Social workers, adoption agencies, and attorneys use this form to complete the legal adoption process while ensuring compliance with federal law that prioritizes keeping Indian children connected to their tribes and families.
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Forms that go with ADOPT-220
ADOPT-210RequiredAdoption AgreementThe Adoption - Finding Regarding Sibling Relationship form must be completed and filed alongside ADOPT-220 to document decisions about sibling visitation or contact rights before parental rights are terminated.›ADOPT-205AttachmentDeclaration Confirming Parentage in Stepparent AdoptionThe Adoption - Consent of Birth Parent to Adoption and Waiver of Rights form is a critical supporting document that may be attached to ADOPT-220 when parental rights are being relinquished voluntarily.›ADOPT-200Often filed with itAdoption RequestThe Adoption - Petition for Adoption is the primary adoption petition that initiates the adoption case, making it a foundational document filed in conjunction with the termination of parental rights order.›ADOPT-215Next stepAdoption OrderThe Adoption - Order Granting Petition for Adoption (ADOPT-215) is the subsequent order that finalizes the adoption after parental rights have been terminated via ADOPT-220.›