Spend List, As of February 12, 2003
 
Pre-Application: $ 25
Film & Development: $ 22
Application: $150
Notary Public: $ 20
INS I-600A + Fingerprinting: $455
California Fingerprinting (2): $130
FCC-SD Membership: $ 20
A Parent's Guidebook (From FCC-LA): $ 15
DMV Driver's Record, Bruce: $  6
Certified Marriage License(3): $ 54
Certified Birth Record, Bruce (2): $ 30
Certified Birth Record, Lise (2): $ 30
Doctor's Visit, including Lab: $360
Home Study Fee: $1,970¹
Sheriff Clearance, Bruce & Lise: $ 46
Passport Photos: $ 50
Passports: $120
Doctor's Signed Bill of Health, Notarized: $40
State Certifications (1 NY, 2 AZ, 10 CA): $280
Postage (USPS & FedEx): $346
Authentication(1 NY Chinese Consulate): $25
Authentication (12 LA Chinese Consulate): $245
Document Handling Agent Fee: $325
Dossier Fee: $2,315
Immunization (Hep B, 3 of 3 Shots): $516
FCC-SD Membership Renewal: $25
Adoption Program Fee (China): $8,915
Post-Placement Service Fee: $970
Drug Store Items for Child while in China: $180
Photos for Visa and China (6 photos each): $56
China Visa Application w/FedEx Return: $88
Total: $17,829
 
 

¹This is from a sliding scale based on the family's income.