Bahamas : Adoption Certificate

Name of the Organization : Registrar General’s Department
Type of Facility : Adoption Certificate
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Adoption Certificate

Adoption is the permanent legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities for a child from the natural birth parents to another adult known as the adopter.

Related : Registrar Generals Department Bahamas Adoption Registration : www.statusin.org/6355.html

Once an adoption is complete at the Supreme Court, the information is forwarded to the Registrar General’s Department and recorded in the Adoption Book. A certified adoption certificate can be obtained at the Registrar General’s Department.

Eligibility :
There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Process :
Provide the following information at the Birth’s Section of the Registrar General’s Department – the name of the adopted child, year of adoption, name of adopting parents.
The clerk will check the adoption register for the person’s information.
If found, the information is printed on a certificate and signed by a senior officer. You will then receive the certified adoption certificate.

Note:
At this time, this service is only provided in New Providence and Grand Bahama at the Registrar General’s Department.

Application Form(s) :
There is no application form for this service.

Supporting Documents :
No supporting documents are required for this service.

Turn-around time:
An adoption certificate can be obtained on the same day or after three days if the information is not found in the adoption registry.

Deadline:
There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s) :
A fee of BS$7.00 is charged for this service.

For more information please contact :
Births Registration Section
Registrar General’s Department
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street
P.O. Box N 532
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-9105/8957/9110
Fax. (242) 322-5553
Email. Regbirth [AT] bahamas.gov.bs

Email. registrargeneral [AT] bahamas.gov.bs

Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays

FAQs :
What is National Economic Council (“NEC”)?
The National Economic Council, headed by The Prime Minister, is responsible for the executive management of the National Investment Policy and is the decision making body in respect of all commercial projects undertaken by foreign direct investors.

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

What are the investment areas targeted for Foreign Investors?
a) Touristic resorts
b) Upscale condominium, timeshare and second home development;
c) Marinas;
d) Information / data processing;
e) Assembly industries;

f) High-tech services;
g) Ship registration, repair and other ship services
h) Light manufacturing for export;
i) Agro-industries;

j) Food processing;
k) Mari culture
l) Banking and other financial services;
m) Captive Insurance;

n) Aircraft services;
o) Pharmaceutical manufacture;
p) Offshore medical centres;
q) Wholesale distribution of any product produced locally

Please N.B :
** Investors interested in areas not included in the list should contact the Bahamas Investment Authority;

** Joint Ventures with Bahamian partners are encouraged, with the choice of partner being at the discretion of the investor;
** Investments of less than $500,000.00 will not be considered.