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Yes, you'll need a certified copy of the original birth certificate. We guide you on obtaining this document regardless of which state issued it.
We've helped 1,422+ families in Georgia through this process.
Stepparent adoption in Georgia at a glance
- Court
- Superior Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$500
- Child must consent at age
- 14
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Georgia families we've helped
- 1,422
Published by Douglas Brown & the StepParent Adoption 360 team
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