Louisiana Children's Code Tit. XII-A, Art. 1282.1. Petition; contents; form

A. The petition for recognition of foreign adoption shall be styled: “In re __________, Applying for Recognition of Foreign Adoption from a Non-Hague Convention Country.” The petition or an attached exhibit shall state:

B. The petition shall be accompanied by a certification for adoption, a certified copy of the documentation of orphan status, documentary proof of citizenship status, a copy of the child's immigrant visa or resident alien card, the original or a certified copy of a valid foreign adoption decree, together with a notarized translation, and the original or certified copy of a valid birth certificate, together with a notarized translation, and an affidavit of fees and expenses.