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Yes, Utah has some specific requirements to be aware of:
1. Utah requires: Petition for Adoption Consent forms or motion for termination Spouse's consent to adoption Filing fee (ty
2. Utah requires criminal background checks through the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) for adoption petitioners.
3. Utah allows: Personal service by sheriff or process server Service by publication if location unknown (after diligent se
Standard requirements also apply:
- 0 months Utah residency (Utah Code § 78B-6-110)
- Background check for the adopting stepparent
- Child consent if age 12+ (Utah Code § 78B-6-120)
- Home study waived for stepparents (Utah Code § 78B-6-128)
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Stepparent adoption in Utah at a glance
- Court
- District Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$350
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Utah families we've helped
- 318
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