| Indiana State Information
Below is a list of helpful information for your adoption journey in Indiana. |
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| Child Abuse/ Neglect Central Registry Check | Toll-Free: (800) 800-5556
Indiana Department of Child Services PDF form for requesting Indiana Child Abuse/Neglect Checks |
| Secretary of State | Indiana Secretary of State Authentication Department 302 W. Washington Street Room E-018 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-2677Fee: $0 per document – FREE! http://www.sos.in.gov (check your notary’s info) |
| Vital Records and Health Services | Indiana State Dept of Health Office of Dept of Vital Records 6 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-233-2700 (Recording)Fee: $10 for 1st copy/$4 for each additional, check to “Indiana State Dept of Health” http://www.state.in.us/isdh/bdcertifs/birth_and_death_certificates.htm NOTE: Indiana requires you to get birth records from Vital Records or they will NOT State Seal them Marriage certificates are available from the County Clerk in the county where the marriage license was obtained. |
| State Police Check | Indiana State Website |
| USCIS Office | Indianapolis Field Office 950 N. Meridian St., Room 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204-3915Public Hours: Monday through Thursday – 8am -2pm Friday – 8am -12pm Service Area: The State of Indiana except for Lake, Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph counties in Northwest Indiana. Residents of these four counties are serviced by the Chicago District Office.) |
| Home Study providers | Gateway Woods (888)443-GATE or (260)627-2159 |
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