Louisiana § CC 214 - Adult adoption; recordation requirement
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 214 — Adult adoption; recordation requirement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 214. Adult adoption; recordation requirement
The adoption is effective when the act of adult adoption and any judgment required to authorize the adoption are filed for registry, except as otherwise provided by law.
Amended by Acts 1948, No. 454, §1; Acts 1958, No. 514, §1; Acts 1978, No. 458, §1; Acts 1990, No. 147, §1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1995, No. 1180, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 2008, No. 351, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 214
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 214 cover?
Section CC 214 ("Adult adoption; recordation requirement") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 214?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 214" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 214 apply to my situation?
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