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Are there any special requirements for adoption in Oregon?

1 min readHelping families since 2001Oregon
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Yes, Oregon has some specific requirements to be aware of:

1. Oregon requires: Petition for Adoption Consent forms or motion to waive consent Spouse's consent to adoption Filing fee

2. Oregon allows parents to consent before or after filing, and consent may be withdrawn within certain periods.

3. Oregon allows: Personal service Service by publication if location unknown (after diligent search) Step 5: Complete Back

4. Oregon allows registered domestic partners to adopt their partner's child through the stepparent adoption process.

Standard requirements also apply:

  • 6 months Oregon residency (ORS § 109.309)
  • Background check for the adopting stepparent
  • Child consent if age 14+ (ORS § 109.312)
  • Home study waived for stepparents (ORS § 109.316)

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Stepparent adoption in Oregon at a glance

Court
Circuit Court
Residency before filing
6 months
Typical timeline
3-6 months
Court filing fee
$200-$350
Child must consent at age
14
Home study
Usually waived for stepparents
Oregon families we've helped
1,121

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