What is the legal process for child adoption through CARA?
Sir/Madam, I would appreciate guidance regarding the child adoption process in India. I have already registered as a prospective adoptive parent on the CARA portal, but I find the process complicated and unclear. Could you please provide information and guidance on the procedure and the steps involved in adopting a child legally in India?
Dear Client, After CARA portal registration the process is kinda like this, document verification along with a Home Study Report (HSR) handled by a licensed agency and yes, it is about declaring your suitability as adoptive parents. Once everything is approved, you start getting child referrals in line with your preference and the waiting period. When you accept a referral, a court petition gets filed before the District Court, and then the adoption order is passed. After that, the child’s birth certificate is updated accordingly. Overall, the entire journey usually runs about 2-4 years. Please feel free to reach out more, at Prime Legal if you need anything further.
If you wish to adopt a newborn or an orphan child aged around 2–3 years, you must register through CARA, as there is no other authorised institution that can legally provide a child for adoption. The process involves home verification and eligibility assessment, and the waiting period may take approximately 2–4 years, depending on the availability of children. If you are adopting a relative's child, the adoption is completed through the court process, for which the consent/NOC of the biological parents or relevant relatives may be required. It is advisable to seek legal guidance based on your specific circumstances. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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