Louisiana § RS 9:464 - Adult adoption; birth certificate
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:464 — Adult adoption; birth certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:464. Adult adoption; birth certificate
If the person who is adopted in an adult adoption was born in a state which requires a court order prior to issuing a new birth certificate, upon petition of the parent, parents, or the person adopted, a court of proper jurisdiction may grant a judgment recognizing the adoption based upon the authentic act of adoption without further proceedings. In this case, the validity and civil effects of the authentic act of adoption are not affected by the court order and shall continue to be governed by the applicable laws.
Acts 2008, No. 351, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:464 cover?
Section RS 9:464 ("Adult adoption; birth certificate") 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.
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