The District of Columbia Petition For Adoption Decree For Foreign Adoption is a legal document that must be filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court in order for a foreign adoption to be recognized in the United States. The petition is filed by the adoptive parents, and must be accompanied by the adoption decree issued by the foreign court, as well as other supporting documents. Once the petition is granted, the court will issue an adoption decree recognizing the foreign adoption in the United States. There are two types of District of Columbia Petition For Adoption Decree For Foreign Adoption: one for adult adoptions and one for minor adoptions. The petition for adult adoptions must include the full name and date of birth of the adult being adopted, the name and address of the adoptive parent(s), the name and address of the foreign court that issued the adoption decree, and other documents such as the original adoption decree, birth certificate of the adult being adopted, and any other documents requested by the court. The petition for minor adoptions must include the name and date of birth of the minor being adopted, the name and address of the adoptive parent(s), the name and address of the foreign court that issued the adoption decree, and other documents such as the original adoption decree, birth certificate of the minor being adopted, and any other documents requested by the court.