Follow the steps to successfully complete the Online Adoption Papers.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the document and open it in your preferred editing tool.
2. Begin by filling out the full names of the petitioning parents in the designated fields. Ensure to include 'Full name of petitioning father' and 'Full name of petitioning mother' as required.
3. Next, indicate the marital status and sex of each petitioner by selecting from the available options.
4. Input the appropriate mailing address details for both petitioners. This includes street address, city, county, and state.
5. Provide the full name of the adult adoptee, specifying how they will be known following the adoption.
6. Confirm that either you or the adoptee has lived in North Carolina for at least six consecutive months prior to filing this petition by selecting the appropriate option.
7. Complete the section regarding the adoptee’s original name and date of birth, including the state or country of birth.
8. Indicate your relationship to the adult adoptee by selecting either [related] or [not related], and provide a brief description.
9. List any adult children of the prospective adoptive parent, as well as any living parents or spouses of the adoptee, providing their name, age, and last known address.
10. Describe and estimate the value of any property belonging to the adoptee.
11. If applicable, state whether the adoptee is currently married and provide the name of their spouse, including the date of marriage.
12. Review the acknowledgment section and ensure both petitioners sign and date the document, affirming the truthfulness of the information provided.
13. Upon reviewing the completed form for accuracy, save your changes. You may also download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start filling out your Online Adoption Papers today to take a significant step toward establishing a cherished relationship.