Paperwork details

So, some want to know - what exactly is all this paperwork? Well... here is a list of SOME of it:

ALL OF THIS HAS TO BE NOTARIZED

Power of Attorney - so that our agency can move faster for us if needed
Dossier Affidavit - Table of contents for all paperwork stating it is the original
Obligation of Follow-up Report: promise to send reports on the child to Ethiopia
 Financial Statement - our financial situation
Birth Certificates - certified copies
Marriage Certificate - certified copy
Police Clearances - from the sheriff's department, can only be obtained in-person
Insurance Certificate - showing that we have insurance and so will our child
Two Personal Letters of Recommendation
One Employer Reference Letter
Attestation of Personal Conditions - a letter of who we are and our understanding of adoption
Health Certificates - from our doctors following blood tests
Declaration of Willingness - again stating that we want to adopt
Application of Adoptive Parents - asking permission from Ethiopian government to adopt

  

LIke I said... this is SOME of the paperwork. This doesn't include the home study paperwork and its 12 hours of adoption training and homework.

It also does not included the USCIS paperwork which is more forms and copies proving who we are. 

Its a lot of work, but honestly, the world would be a better place if everyone had to work this hard to have a baby.