Print this checklist to use as a guide to the steps necessary to have a Confidential Intermediary (CI) appointed by the Court. Don’t hesitate to call us if you have questions about any part of the process. Confidential Intermediary Service of Illinois (CISI) staff is available to help you by telephone (847-298-9096, ext 29), by e-mail or in the office by appointment.
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| 1. Register with the Illinois Adoption Registry and MedicalInformation Exchange (IARMIE) |
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| Obtain IARMIE application. Forms can be obtained on the IARMIE website at: www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/adoptioninfo.htm or calling 877/323-5299 (TOLL FREE within Illinois) or at 217/557-5159. |
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| Complete IARMIE application If you have questions about how to complete the forms, call the IARMIE at 877/323-5299 (TOLL FREE within Illinois) or at 217/557-5159. |
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| Mail IARMIE application. Forms should be mailed to: 605 West Jefferson, Springfield, IL 62702 |
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2. Receive verification letter from the IARMIE. |
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| Follow up with the IARMIE, if you have not received your verification letter within 10-12 weeks of mailing your forms. If you have questions about the status of your registration, call the IARMIE at 877/323-5299 (TOLL FREE within Illinois) or at 217/557-5159. |
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| Read the IARMIE verification letter and confirm that they have received your registration form and that there was “no match” found. If there was a “match” please contact CISI for further instruction. Make a copy of the letter you receive. You must send a copy to the Court along with your petition to have a CI appointed. |
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3. Complete the legal forms to submit to the Court request a CI. |
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| Obtain legal forms. Forms can be obtained on this website or contacting the CISI office. |
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| Complete legal forms If you have questions about how to complete the forms, call the CISI office. We are glad to help. |
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4. Mail completed legal forms to the Court. |
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| Mail your completed forms directly to the Court. If you need a specific Court address, please contact the CISI office. |
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Send the following documents to the Court:
Petition for the Appointment of a Confidential Intermediary
Order for Appointment of a Confidential Intermediary
Copy of the letter from the IARMIE stating that you are registered
Cover letter (click here for sample cover letter)
Copy of your photo identification |
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After the Court appoints a Confidential Intermediary for you, you might receive notification directly from the Court. However, the Court will usually send information about the appointment directly to CISI. Within two weeks of when the case is received from the Court, CISI will send you more information about the process along with a service contract. If you have not heard from CISI within 8 weeks of when you submitted the petition forms to the Court, please call us. We will attempt to help you determine the reason for the delay. |
