Officially make your elf on the shelf part of the family with this free printable elf adoption certificate.
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However this year will be different. I really think that my son will get very excited about the elf on the shelf and have a great time seeing where he ends up each day. And I know my husband and I will have a lot of fun with it as well!
The first order of business is deciding on a name for our little elf. After that is settled, we can fill out this elf adoption certificate. And then it will be official!
If you have any fun elf on the shelf name ideas, feel free to leave them in the comment section down below. I would love to have some inspiration!
Download link is located at the bottom of this post.
Official Elf Adoption Certificate
This adoption certificate is designed to print onto a standard 8.5×11 inch piece of paper or cardstock.
The first thing you will want to do is name your elf! Once your family decides on the little guy or girls name, you can write it down on the first line of the certificate. Have your children write their names or write down your last name on the second line. Date your certificate and it is now official!
The certificate is signed by Santa Claus himself and stamped with the North Pole Official Document seal. Congratulations! Your little elf is now officially adopted by your family!
*** This elf adoption certificate is for personal use only. It is not to be edited, redistributed or sold in any way.
Download link is located at the bottom of this post.
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Haven’t brought home your elf on the shelf yet? There’s still time!
Official Elf Adoption Certificate Download Link:
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