Home study
Waived
New Hampshire waives the home study in stepparent adoptions, so no social worker visit holds up your case.
RSA § 170-B:18
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Make Your New Hampshire Family Official.New Hampshire stepparent & adult adoption, done for you: court-ready documents for the Circuit Court in 24-48 hours.
We prepare every form, answer your questions by phone, and stay beside your New Hampshire family until the judge signs your adoption decree.
$349 complete New Hampshire package · documents in 24–48 hours
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Residency
No waiting period
New Hampshire sets no residency waiting period, so you can file as soon as your paperwork is ready.
RSA 170-B:15, IChild's consent
Age 14
A child who is 14 or older must agree to the adoption. Younger children do not sign.
RSA 170-B:3, IAbandonment
6 months
A parent who has abandoned the child for 6 months can have parental rights ended, so no signature is needed.
RSA § 170-C:5
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Why New Hampshire families choose us
We make your New Hampshire adoption simple, fast and affordable.
SimpleA 15-minute questionnaire. We do the rest and send your packet ready to sign and file.
Court approvedPrepared for your New Hampshire Circuit Court and backed by our 100% court acceptance guarantee.
114 New Hampshire families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation New Hampshire courts see.
Save thousands$349 for the complete package, without attorney fees.
- A New Hampshire adoption specialist handles your case.
- We stay with you from filing to the new birth certificate.
- Unlimited revisions and real people on the phone, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm MST.
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Four stages. One Circuit Court. About 3-6 months.
New Hampshire stepparent adoptions are filed in the Circuit Court, with no residency wait and no home study, and most families finish in 3-6 months.
Day 1 · OnlineTell us about your family
Day 1 · Online
Tell us about your family
You answer simple questions about you, your spouse, your stepchild and the other parent. There is no residency waiting period in New Hampshire, so you can start right away.
RSA 170-B:15, I24-48 hours · Your documentsFile with the Circuit Court
24-48 hours · Your documents
File with the Circuit Court
Your court-ready packet arrives within 24-48 hours, with filing instructions. You file it with the Circuit Court that serves your New Hampshire county, and the home study is waived.
RSA § 170-B:18After filing · Other parentThe other parent signs or rights are ended
After filing · Other parent
The other parent signs or rights are ended
If the other parent agrees, we prepare the consent. If not, we prepare the notice and the termination papers, which New Hampshire handles as a separate step.
RSA § 170-C:5Final stage · Hearing and decreeHearing, decree and new birth certificate
Final stage · Hearing and decree
Hearing, decree and new birth certificate
You attend a short hearing and the judge signs the decree. We then prepare your request to the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration for the new birth certificate.
New Hampshire Division of Vital Records AdministrationDoes the other parent have to agree?
No. Courts want a two-parent home, 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 is willing, the consent route is the quickest. We prepare the consent form and tell you exactly how it is signed.
- We draft the consent for you
- The other parent signs it
- We include it in your Circuit Court packet
They won't sign, or can't be found
When the other parent will not sign or cannot be found, New Hampshire law gives the court a clear path.
- A parent who has abandoned the child for 6 months can have parental rights ended
- Once rights are ended, that parent's signature is not needed
- Your adoption then goes forward to the hearing
Notice to the other parent is a routine step, and we prepare it for you. In New Hampshire, termination is a separate petition, and we prepare those papers along with your adoption packet.
RSA § 170-C:5In New Hampshire, a parent who has abandoned the child for 6 months can have parental rights ended under RSA § 170-C:5, and we prepare every paper that moves your adoption forward.
One flat price. No home study bill to add on.
A New Hampshire family pays $349 for the complete package, plus $99 for each additional child, and the court filing fee goes to the clerk.
The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
Start for $349The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
What families tell us
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Just a quick note that with only a few hiccups, we were able to complete our adoption ourselves using your services. We are very pleased with the results and look forward to our son's new birth certificate arriving in a few weeks.
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What arrives in 24–48 hours
Your New Hampshire packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for Adoption prepared for the New Hampshire Circuit Court
- The other parent's consent, or the termination petition and notice papers under RSA § 170-C:5
- Written consent of a child who is 14 or older, and your spouse's assent
- No home study report needed, since RSA § 170-B:18 waives it for stepparents
- Hearing notice, cover sheets and step-by-step filing instructions for your county
- Final adoption decree and new birth certificate request to the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration
Adopting an adult
Adopting an adult in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, any individual may be adopted, and an adult is anyone who is not a minor under 18. There is no required relationship and no age gap. The adoptee, if 14 or older, assents in writing in front of the court, and the adoptee's spouse assents if the adoptee is married. A hearing is required, and the court may issue the final decree at the end of it. Adult adoptions usually take 4-8 weeks.
WhoAny individual may be adopted
ConsentAdoptee assents in writing
ParentsNo surrender of rights needed
HearingRequired, decree at its end
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed New Hampshire 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.
Talk to a New Hampshire adoption specialist first.
Not sure which route fits your family? Call us. Real people, no pressure, and we will tell you what New Hampshire courts will want to see.
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All 10 counties
Filed in your New Hampshire county
New Hampshire has 10 counties, and your adoption is filed with the Circuit Court that serves yours. Whether you live in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Derry, Rochester or a small town, we prepare the packet for your court.
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What New Hampshire families ask us
How do I adopt my stepchild in New Hampshire?
You file a petition for adoption in the New Hampshire Circuit Court, with the other parent's consent or the papers ending that parent's rights. There is no residency waiting period under RSA 170-B:15, I, and most cases finish in 3-6 months. We prepare the whole packet for you.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in New Hampshire?
Yes. Any individual may be adopted in New Hampshire, and there is no relationship or age-gap requirement. The adoptee assents in writing, a hearing is held, and the court may issue the final decree at the end of it. Adult cases usually take 4-8 weeks.
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in New Hampshire?
Our complete package is $349, plus $99 for each additional child. The home study is waived, so that cost is $0. The Circuit Court clerk sets the filing fee, so call the clerk's office to confirm it.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or can't be found in New Hampshire?
Your adoption can still go forward. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent. A parent who has abandoned the child for 6 months can have rights ended under RSA § 170-C:5, and we prepare the notice and termination papers.
Do I need a home study for a stepparent adoption in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire waives the home study in stepparent adoptions under RSA § 170-B:18. That means no home visit by a social worker and no added cost for one.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in New Hampshire?
Only if the child is 14 or older. At that age the child's consent is required under RSA 170-B:3, I. Younger children do not sign anything.
Does adoption end child support in New Hampshire?
Yes, for the future. The other parent's duty to pay support going forward ends when the adoption is final. Support that was already past due is handled under New Hampshire law.
How do I get a new birth certificate after adoption in New Hampshire?
After the judge signs the decree, a request goes to the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration. We prepare that request for you.
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