What if the biological parent lives in Utah 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 Utah, the adoption is filed in YOUR state, not Utah.

However, if you and the child live in Utah:

• You file in Utah District Court
• The biological parent can be served anywhere — in Utah or in another state
• The adoption follows Utah law regardless of where the other parent lives
• 0 months residency required (Utah Code § 78B-6-110)

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

• You file in YOUR state's court
• The biological parent is served at their Utah address
• Utah'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 Utah can serve the biological parent
• If the parent is cooperative, they can sign consent and have it notarized in Utah
• If the parent's location in Utah is unknown, service by publication may be used

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