Cite as: 10 CNCA § 60.12

A. A petition for adoption shall be filed in duplicate, verified by the petitioners, and shall specify:

1. The full names, ages and places of residence of the petitioners and, if married, the place and date of the marriage.

2. When the petitioners acquired or intend to acquire custody of the child and from what person or agency.

3. The date and place of birth of the child and sex and race.

4. The name used for the child in the proceeding and, if a change in name is desired, the new name.

5. That it is the desire of the petitioners that the relationship of parent and child be established between them and the child.

6. A full description and statement of value of all property owned or possessed by the child, if any.

7. Facts, if any, which excuse consent on the part of the parents, or either of them, to the adoption.

8. The tribal membership or tribes in which the child may be eligible for membership.

B. Any written consent required by this act may be attached to the petition, or may be filed, after the filing of the petition, with the consent of the court.