\nThe caption of the petition shall be substantially as follows:\nSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA\nIN THE DISTRICT COURT\nCOUNTY\nBEFORE THE CLERK\n*(Full name of petitioning father)\nand\nPETITION FOR ADOPTION\n*(Full name of petitioning mother)\nand\nFOR THE ADOPTION OF\n*(Full name by which the adoptee is to be known if the adoption is granted). (1949, c. 300; 1961, c. 186; 1969, c. 982; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1995, c. 88, s. 5; c. 457, s. 2; 1997-215, s. 9(d).)
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