La. Child. Code art. 1197
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
Prior to the initiation of any adoption under the provisions of this Title, the attorney for the petitioners shall obtain a certified copy of the child's birth certificate, which shall be attached to the petition for adoption.
La. Ch.C. § 1197