Consent To Adoption By Parent Outside California In Armed Forces (Stepparent Adoption) is a process that allows a parent in the armed forces who are located outside the state of California to give their consent to their minor child’s adoption by another parent outside the state of California. This process is commonly referred to as a stepparent adoption. The consent of the parent in the armed forces is necessary in order for the adoption to be legally recognized. There are two types of Consent To Adoption By Parent Outside California In Armed Forces (Stepparent Adoption). The first is the consent of the parent who is stationed overseas. This parent must provide written consent to the adoption, typically in the form of a notarized affidavit. The second type of consent is the consent of the parent who is located within the state of California. This parent must provide written consent to the adoption, typically in the form of a notarized affidavit. Both parents must provide their consent in order for the adoption to be legally recognized.