Washington Adoption Decree is a legal document issued by a court that officially recognizes an adoption in the state of Washington. It is a court order that grants the adoptive parent or parents legal rights and responsibilities over the adopted child. There are two types of Washington Adoption Decrees: an Interlocutory Order of Adoption and a Final Decree of Adoption. The Interlocutory Order is issued when the adoption is granted, but the final decree is issued after the adoption is finalized. The decree includes the names of the adopted, adoptive parents, and birth parents, along with the date and court in which the adoption was finalized. It also includes the child's new name, if applicable. The Washington Adoption Decree is a final step in the adoption process and legally establishes the adoptive family.