1,445 Adopted Children Registered in Bihar Over 10 Years, Patna Leads with 101

Adoption Rules in Bihar

The state has clear conditions for adoption under Hindu law.

• Any individual or couple can adopt a child with mutual consent.

• A son can only be adopted if the adopting family does not already have a biological son. Similarly, a daughter can only be adopted if the family does not already have a daughter.

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• There must be a minimum age gap of 21 years between the adoptive parent and the adopted child.

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• The child to be adopted must be under 15 years of age.

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• Consent of the biological parents or guardians giving the child in adoption is mandatory.

Registration Process

To register an adoption deed, families are required to pay ₹2,000 as stamp duty and ₹1,500 as registration fee. Although registration is not legally mandatory, it is strongly recommended as it safeguards against future legal disputes.

Once registered, an adoption deed cannot be revoked. The adopted child gains the same inheritance rights in the adoptive family’s property as a biological child, but does not have any claim over the biological family’s assets. These rules apply only to Hindus, while other religions follow separate legal frameworks.

Importance of Registration

According to the department, registering adoption deeds is crucial for ensuring the rights of both the adopted child and the adoptive parents. Legal documentation provides the child with a secure social and legal identity, and protects families from complications later in life.

The growing number of registrations in Bihar reflects increasing awareness and acceptance of adoption in society, as well as a shift towards formalizing the process legally to protect children’s futures.