Louisiana Voluntary Adoption Registry Affidavit of Biological Sibling of Adopted Person (Form 447-D)
Louisiana Department of Children and Family ServicesAdoptionForm Form 447-DFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Notarized affidavit an adult biological sibling uses to register with the Louisiana Voluntary Adoption Registry and look for a brother or sister who was adopted. It is mailed to the Department of Children and Family Services, not to the vital records office.
Who can use this form
- A biological sibling, at least 18 years of age, of an adopted person
- Only adoptions that were finalized in Louisiana qualify.
- If there is a match, both parties must complete one hour of counseling (Form 447-J) before contact.
What to send with it
- The notarized affidavit, signed only in front of a notary and two witnesses
- Check or money order for $25.00 payable to the Department of Children and Family Services
- Items you do not know are left blank or marked "Unknown".
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Department of Children and Family Services Voluntary Adoption Registry P. O. Box 3318 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
- State fee
- $25.00 by check or money order payable to the Department of Children and Family Services.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Issued by
- Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
- Form revision
- Reissued: 10/2010
- Source
- Official government page