FINALIZATION

If you haven't adopted before, you may not know these tips for securing all the little details at finalization. The questions in this quiz are taken from Maya Brown-Zimmerman's article: https://adoption.com/5-things-to-do-at-or-after-fi...

1. True or False: As soon as the adoption is finalized, the original birth certificate is not ever available for adoptees

True

False

2. Why is it important to get a copy of your child's original birth certificate by finalization?

Depending on the state in which you live, it may be sealed and not available again until adulthood

It contains vital information about your child's beginnings

Right then could be your only chance to get a copy of the original birth certificate

All of the above

3. True or False: Immediately after finalization you should order a new birth certificate

True

False

4. What do you need in order to get a social security card for your child?

Adoption decree and birth certificate

Birth certificate only

Original birth certificate and new birth certificate

Nothing - just bring your child in to the Social Security office

5. True or False: Even if your newly adopted child already has a social security number, you may have to apply for a new one after finalization

True

False

6. True or False: Your child's Medicaid my be terminated after finalization

True

False

7. True or False: Schools and medical institutions will automatically change your child's name and vital information

True

False

8. What else should you update immediately after finalization?

Will

Insurance

Retirement Accounts

All of the above