Home study
Waived
Nevada waives the home study in stepparent adoptions, so there is no social worker visit to schedule.
NRS chapter 127D
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Residency wait
None required
Nevada sets no residency waiting period. You can file as soon as your papers are ready.
NRS 127D.120(1)Child's consent
Age 14
A child who is 14 or older must consent to the adoption. Younger children do not sign.
NRS 127D.110(1)(c)Abandonment period
6 months
A parent who has abandoned the child for 6 months can have parental rights ended without signing anything.
NRS § 128.012
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We make your Nevada adoption simple, fast and affordable.
SimpleA 15-minute questionnaire. We do the rest and send your packet ready to sign and file.
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518 Nevada families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation Nevada courts see.
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- A Nevada adoption specialist handles your case.
- We stay with you from filing to the new birth certificate.
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Four stages. One District Court. About 3-6 months.
Nevada has no residency wait and waives the home study, so a stepparent case goes straight from paperwork to the District Court.
Day one · a short questionnaireTell us about your family
Day one · a short questionnaire
Tell us about your family
You answer simple questions about you, your spouse, your child and the other parent. We turn your answers into the forms Nevada requires. Nothing needs to be gathered in advance.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 12724-48 hours laterFile with the District Court
24-48 hours later
File with the District Court
Your court-ready packet arrives with clear filing instructions. You file it with the District Court in your county. Nevada sets no residency waiting period, so there is nothing to wait out first.
NRS 127D.120(1)Weeks after filingThe other parent signs, or the court acts
Weeks after filing
The other parent signs, or the court acts
If the other parent agrees, they sign a consent. If they will not sign and have abandoned the child for 6 months, we prepare the notice and the termination papers. In Nevada, termination is a separate step from the adoption petition.
NRS § 128.012Final stage · about 3-6 months in allHearing, decree and new birth certificate
Final stage · about 3-6 months in all
Hearing, decree and new birth certificate
You attend a short hearing and the judge signs the adoption decree. We then prepare your request to the Nevada Office of Vital Records for a new birth certificate naming you as parent.
Nevada Office of Vital RecordsDoes the other parent have to agree?
No. Courts want a two-parent home for your child, and most families we help finish without the other parent's consent. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent.
They agree
If the other parent agrees, the case is simple. They sign a consent, we prepare it, and the case moves quickly toward your hearing.
- We prepare the consent form for you
- The other parent signs it
- Your case moves straight to the hearing
They won't sign, or can't be found
When the other parent will not sign or cannot be found, your adoption can still move forward. Nevada law lets the court end that parent's rights when they have abandoned the child for 6 months.
- Nevada sets the abandonment period at 6 months
- A parent who has abandoned the child for that long can have parental rights ended
- No signature from that parent is needed
Notice to the other parent is a routine step, and we prepare it for you. In Nevada, ending the other parent's rights is a separate step from the adoption petition, and we prepare those papers too.
NRS § 128.012When a parent has abandoned the child for 6 months, Nevada law lets the court end that parent's rights, so your stepparent adoption can move forward (NRS § 128.012). We have helped 518 Nevada families.
One flat price covers your whole Nevada packet
Our $349 complete package covers every document your Nevada case needs, plus $99 for each additional child.
The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
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What Nevada families tell us
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What arrives in 24–48 hours
Your Nevada packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for stepparent adoption for the Nevada District Court
- Consent from the other parent, or termination of parental rights papers
- Consent of the child, if the child is 14 or older
- Notice documents for the other parent
- Hearing paperwork and filing instructions for your District Court
- Final adoption decree and new birth certificate request to the Nevada Office of Vital Records
Adopting an adult
Adopting an adult in Nevada
Any adult may adopt another adult who is at least 10 years younger, except the adopter's spouse. Both sign a written agreement of adoption, and the court approves it by order. The parents of the adult being adopted do not need to agree. You file in the District Court of the county where either of you lives, and the court may waive the hearing if you ask.
Age gapAdopter at least 10 years older
AgreementWritten, signed by both
ParentsTheir consent not required
Where to fileDistrict Court, either party's county
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed Nevada instructions make the process simple, and we are a phone call away at every step.
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AnswerTell us about your family in our 15-minute questionnaire. Save and come back any time.2
Review & signYour complete packet arrives in 24–48 hours with step-by-step filing instructions.3
FileFile with your clerk. We stay with you through the hearing, the decree and the new birth certificate.
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Papers prepared for your Nevada county
Nevada has 17 counties, and your adoption is filed in the District Court. We prepare your packet for your county, whether you live in Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, North Las Vegas, Sparks or elsewhere.
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What Nevada families ask us
How do I adopt my stepchild in Nevada?
You file a petition for stepparent adoption in the District Court. We prepare the whole packet in 24-48 hours, and a Nevada stepparent case usually takes about 3-6 months from start to decree. Nevada has no residency waiting period, so you can file right away. The governing law is Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 127.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in Nevada?
Yes. An adult may adopt another adult who is at least 10 years younger, except the adopter's spouse. Both sign a written agreement and the court approves it by order. The adult's parents do not need to agree (NRS 127C.700). These cases usually take about 4-8 weeks.
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in Nevada?
Our complete package is $349, with $99 for each additional child. The county clerk and District Court set the filing fee, so call the clerk to confirm it. Nevada waives the home study, so you do not pay for one.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or cannot be found in Nevada?
The adoption can still go forward when the other parent has abandoned the child for 6 months. In that case, Nevada law lets the court end that parent's rights (NRS § 128.012). Notice is a routine step we prepare for you. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent.
Does Nevada require a home study for a stepparent adoption?
No home study is required. Nevada waives it for stepparent adoptions under NRS chapter 127D. We prepare the forms your District Court asks for, so you are not left guessing what to include.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in Nevada?
If your child is 14 or older, yes. Your child must consent under NRS 127D.110(1)(c). A child younger than 14 does not sign a consent. We include the consent form in your packet when it applies.
Does a stepparent adoption end child support in Nevada?
Yes, going forward. Once the adoption is final, the other parent's duty to pay future support ends. Support that is already past due is a separate matter under Nevada law.
How do I get a new birth certificate after adopting in Nevada?
After the judge signs the decree, a request goes to the Nevada Office of Vital Records. We prepare that request with your packet. The new certificate lists you as your child's parent.
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