You can look for a child through the help of family and friends within Singapore. The prospective adopters can then petition to the Family Court for adoption.

To understand the process and procedure of adopting within Singapore, please download the PDF document by clicking here.

Local Direct Adoption in Singapore

1. Prospective adopter(s) seeks out a child through the assistance of relatives or friends.

2. Once located, prospective adopter(s) petitions to the Family Court for adoption of the child. This can be done through a solicitor or in person.

3. The Family Court appoints the Director of Social Welfare, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) as Guardian In Adoption(temporary legal guardian).

4. MCYS conducts the necessary investigations and prepares the affidavit and social investigation report.

5. The Family Court grants the Adoption Order. A new birth certificate is issued for the child.

For more information on the adoption process, please visit the Family Court website at www.familycourtofsingapore.gov.sg or contact the Duty Officer of MCYS at Tel: (65) 6355 6388. Our hotline is open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Mondays to Fridays.