People adopted abroad can file their own readoption to get a California birth record
An adoptee of any age may petition to be readopted in California when both the adoptive parents and the agency failed to file. Courts may waive missing documents if the adoptee proves identity, that the papers can't be obtained, and the basic facts.
Who it affects
People adopted abroad by California families whose readoption was never filed
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 927: Intercountry adoption finalized in a foreign country.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.