Paperwork details

So, some want to know – what exactly is all this paperwork? Well… here is a list of SOME of it:

ALL OF THIS HAS TO BE NOTARIZED

Power of Attorney – so that our agency can move faster for us if needed
Dossier Affidavit – Table of contents for all paperwork stating it is the original
Obligation of Follow-up Report: promise to send reports on the child to Ethiopia
 Financial Statement – our financial situation
Birth Certificates – certified copies
Marriage Certificate – certified copy
Police Clearances – from the sheriff’s department, can only be obtained in-person
Insurance Certificate – showing that we have insurance and so will our child
Two Personal Letters of Recommendation
One Employer Reference Letter
Attestation of Personal Conditions – a letter of who we are and our understanding of adoption
Health Certificates – from our doctors following blood tests
Declaration of Willingness – again stating that we want to adopt
Application of Adoptive Parents – asking permission from Ethiopian government to adopt