If the words “Provisional Adoption Order” appear on your birth certificate or other records, it may not be immediately clear what they mean — or whether the adoption that was expected to follow was ever completed.
This section brings together information that may help you understand what happened, what records may exist, and where you might look next.
How do I discover if I am Provisionally Adopted?
What is a Provisional Adoption Order?
What does the Adoption Act, 1958 actually say?
What happens if a Provisional Adoption Order is not completed?
Provisional Adoption Order (UK 1958) 