Originally Posted by
mkjr
What about for an adopted child from China? They don't actually have a real birth certificate. Certainly not in the name they now have on their passports.
hmmm....that could pose some issues.
Regulations such as this are put in place to try to prevent international kidnappings, by one parent or by traffickers. Documents are to assure officials that the child is traveling with a person who is authorized by both custodial parents.
As the parent of a precious child, aren't you pleased that one more government is trying to do something (however confusing initial implementation may appear), rather than risk your child? Focus on that (and stop quibbling about details, particularly just to be devil's advocate).
What does the child have in lieu of "a real birth certificate" to serve in all other instances when a person might need one? That, with the adoption certificate (with parents' names), should fulfill the intent of the regulation.
Hmmmm........ ?
Why not contact the Consulate to clarify your personal situation if you have doubts?