Apdoption by step father of child above 18 years

Anjali Shirdhonkar (Querist) 25 October 2015 This query is : Resolved
I have married 2nd time while my first child was 13 years old and my 2nd husband accepted my child as her daughter. All these years he never had issues in any documents where he had mention her as her daughter with his name. But now my daughter is above 18yrs and while applying for passport requires birth certificate which has her biological father name. And to get passport with new name they are asking to get adoption documents and for that I might NOC from biological father too.

Can you please help to know what is the process for adoption of child above 18 years and if there are any online sites where I can initiate this process and get list of required documents. Is it lengthy process. how long it takes. What happens if I do not get NOC as I do not have contact with my ex husband from last 15 years.

regards,
Anjali

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Guest (Expert) 25 October 2015
Your Second Husband Could Only be an Guardian to your Daughter in this Case.

Advocate. Arunagiri (Expert) 25 October 2015
The age limit for getting adopted is 15 as per s.10(iv) of the THE HINDU ADOPTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ACT, 1956.

The biological father's acceptance is not necessary for getting passport. Mother's consent is enough. Consult passport advisor or meet the passport officer and get the problem resolved.

Kumar Doab (Expert) 25 October 2015
The Experts have advised and resolved.

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http://www.lawyersclubindia.com/experts/For-passport-adoption-deed--565336.asp#.VizxM25-jMo