of.fi.cial

of·fi·cial 

/əˈfiSHəl/

Of or relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities


Having the approval or authorization of such a body


Employed by such a body in a position of authority or trust


Emanating from or attributable to a person in office; properly authorized


Perceived as characteristic of officials and bureaucracy; officious
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We got something pretty awesome in the mail today.  A tiny packet of papers that say that Miles is officially, legally ours as of September 26, 2011.  Many, many happy tears were shed in our house tonight.