You may use the forms on this page if the following factors apply to your situation:

  • You, or the person you are asking to adopt, are a resident of the county where you are filing this request.
  • You want to ask the Court to adopt either another adult person who is at least 18 years of age and not more than 21 years of age; OR
  • You want to ask the Court to adopt an adult person who is your current or previous stepchild, or a niece, nephew, cousin or grandchild; OR
  • You are a foster parent, and want to ask the Court to adopt an adult person who was placed in your care as a juvenile, and you have maintained a familial relationship with that person for five or more years, AND
  • The adult you are asking to adopt consents to the adoption, AND
  • (If applicable) The spouse of the Adopter consents to the adoption, AND
  • (If applicable) The spouse of the Adoptee consents to the adoption, AND
  • You understand that any name change that results from this adoption will not release the Adoptee from any obligations or liabilities incurred from their current name.
Or download instructions and forms individually

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Procedures: How to file for an Adult Adoption - pbaa10p

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Adult Adoption Cover Sheet - pbaa10f

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Petitioner’s Information Sheet to Court Investigator - pbaa12f

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Petition for Approval of Adoption Agreement for an Adult and for Decree of Adoption - pbaa11f

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Consent to Adult Adoption and Waiver of Notice - pbaa13f

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Declaration of Notice Provided - pbaa15f

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Decree of Adoption - pbaa81f

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