(1)  An application for an adoption order is to be in accordance with Form 9 .

(2)  The Secretary or a principal officer may apply to a court for an adoption order in respect of a child on behalf of a person seeking to adopt the child if –

(a) the person has provided him or her with written authorization for that application in accordance with Part A of Form 9 ; and

(b) the Secretary or principal officer is satisfied that the requirements of the Act have been complied with.