3156Adoption order—application

3156 Adoption order—application (1) An application for an adoption order may be made— (a) by the proposed adoptive parent or parents; or (b) if the order is for the adoption of a child or young person—on behalf of the proposed adoptive parent or parents, by— (i) the CYP director-general; or (ii) the principal officer of a private adoption agency. Note See approved form 3.28 (Application for adoption order) AF2016-44. (2) The application for an order for the adoption of a child or young person must be— (a) supported by an affidavit in accordance with rule 3157; and (b) accompanied by the documents required under rule 3158. (3) The application for an order for the adoption of a person 18 years old or older must be supported by an affidavit in accordance with rule 3157A.