Get Adult Adoption (set A)

This guide provides comprehensive instructions on how to complete the Adult Adoption (Set A) form online. It is designed to assist users through each section of the form with clarity and supportive guidance, ensuring a smooth adoption process.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Adult Adoption (Set A) form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Adult Adoption (Set A) form and open it in your online editor.
2. Begin by filling out the Petition for Adoption of an Adult. Provide your name as the petitioner, ensuring that if you are married, your spouse also signs the form. Include both the current legal name and the name on the adult adoptee's birth certificate, using 'a.k.a.' to link them.
3. Fill out the Civil Case Information Sheet, if applicable, especially if you require a waiver for court costs.
4. Complete the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs if necessary. This form must be submitted alongside your petition.
5. Prepare the Decree of Adoption of an Adult and the Certificate of Adoption (VS-160). Ensure all details are correctly filled in, including the adult adoptee’s information as it appears on their birth certificate.
6. Make copies of your starting forms for your records after they have been filled out.
7. File your completed forms with the district court clerk in your county. This can be done online or in person, depending on your preference.
8. Provide the adult adoptee with a file-stamped copy of the petition to review and sign the Consent of Adult Subject to Adoption form.
9. Return to the court to finalize the adoption and have the signed Decree of Adoption filed. Remember to bring all necessary paperwork.
10. Conclude the process by filing the signed Decree of Adoption and Certificate of Adoption to receive certified copies for records and future requirements.

Start your Adult Adoption (Set A) application today and ensure a fulfilling process by completing the required documents online.