Same-Sex Couple
How are same-sex parents named on the final birth certificate? Parent and Parent
Can an international same-sex male couple obtain an initial birth certificate naming the biological father and Gestational Carrier? Unclear, but possibly
Can an international same-sex male couple obtain an initial birth certificate naming only the biological father? With a pre-birth order, yes.
Can they subsequently obtain a birth certificate naming only the biological father or both fathers, with no mention of the Gestational Carrier? Yes
If neither of the Intended Parents live in Alaska, can the non-biological parent in a same-sex couple obtain a second parent adoption based solely on the fact that the child was born in Alaska (i.e., neither of the Intended Parents lives in Alaska)? Probably yes
If no, will Alaska Vital Records honor a second parent adoption order from another state and add the second parent to the birth certificate? Yes
Second Parent & Stepparent Adoptions for Alaska Residents
Note: This situation typically arises if the child is born outside the state. The parents then return to Alaska to obtain a second parent adoption or stepparent adoption in Alaska.
Will courts in Alaska grant second parent or stepparent adoptions to heterosexual couples living in Alaska? Yes
Does the couple need to be married? No
Will courts in Alaska grant second parent or stepparent adoptions to same-sex couples living in Alaska? Yes
Does the couple need to be married? No