What are the procedures for adopting a 20-year-old person?

My son is 20 years old and currently studying abroad. I have a business partner who wants to adopt my son because he has no children. Could you please let me know the current procedures for adoption?

Answer:

According to Article 8 of the Law on Adoption 2010, the adoptee must be a child under 16 years of age or from 16 to under 18 years of age in cases where the stepfather, stepmother, or a relative such as an aunt, uncle, or cousin wishes to adopt them.

Your son is now 20 years old, which exceeds the age limit for adoption as stipulated above. Therefore, this case cannot be resolved.

The above is our consultation regarding your query.

From what age is one allowed to adopt a child?

My daughter, who is 21 years old and just graduated from a college of pharmacy, wishes to become a single mother by adopting an abandoned child. Has she reached the legal age to adopt a child?

Answer:

According to Clause 1, Article 3 of the Law on Adoption 2010, adoption establishes a parent-child relationship between the adopter and the adoptee once registered by a competent state agency.

The adopter must meet the following conditions:

a) Have full civil act capacity.

b) Be at least 20 years older than the adoptee.

c) Possess health, economic conditions, and accommodation to ensure the care, nurturing, and education of the adoptee.

d) Have good moral character.

If your daughter meets all these requirements, she must submit an application and get endorsed by the commune-level People's Committee, confirming compliance with these legal requirements to adopt a child according to the law.

The above is our consultation regarding your query.

What documents are required for an 18-year-old orphan to be adopted?

I am an 18-year-old orphan without personal identification documents, and a family wants to adopt me. Can I obtain identification documents?

Answer:

According to Article 8 of the Law on Adoption 2010, the conditions for being adopted are defined as follows:

- Children under 16 years old.

- Persons from 16 to under 18 years old if they fall into one of the following cases:

+ Being adopted by a stepfather or stepmother.

+ Being adopted by a relative such as an aunt, uncle, or cousin.

According to the information you provided, you are now 18 years old, which means you do not qualify for adoption under these regulations.

Best regards!