MS SB2917

Creates Section 41-57-33 of Mississippi Code to allow State Registrar to issue Certificate of Foreign Birth without judicial proceedings for children adopted from foreign countries who have automatically acquired U.S. citizenship under the Child Citizenship Act.

Exempts children with a Certificate of Citizenship from the judicial process requirements in Sections 93-17-301 through 93-17-307 for obtaining a birth certificate following foreign adoption.

Requires parents to submit Certificate of Citizenship, certified foreign birth certificate with English translation, certified adoption documents from U.S. Embassy with translation, child's Social Security card, valid government-issued photo ID of parent(s), and proof of Mississippi residency.

Directs State Registrar to develop necessary forms for adoptive parents to request a Certificate of Foreign Birth reflecting the child's actual date and place of birth.

Effective date: July 1, 2017.