What if the biological parent lives in Alaska but I live in another state?

You file where YOU and the child live — not where the biological parent lives. If you live in another state but the biological parent is in Alaska, the adoption is filed in YOUR state, not Alaska.

However, if you and the child live in Alaska:

• You file in Alaska Superior Court
• The biological parent can be served anywhere — in Alaska or in another state
• The adoption follows Alaska law regardless of where the other parent lives
• 6 months residency required (Alaska Stat. § 25.23.020)

If the biological parent lives in Alaska and you live elsewhere:

• You file in YOUR state's court
• The biological parent is served at their Alaska address
• Alaska's laws do not govern — your state's laws do
• Contact us and we'll prepare documents for your state

Cross-state service of process:

• A sheriff or process server in Alaska can serve the biological parent
• If the parent is cooperative, they can sign consent and have it notarized in Alaska
• If the parent's location in Alaska is unknown, service by publication may be used

Cost: $349 regardless of which state | Call (855) 924-0450 to discuss your multi-state situation.