Home study
Not required
Oregon waives the home study in a stepparent adoption, so no social worker visits your home.
ORS § 109.276(7)(b); § 109.276(8)(a)(B)(ii)
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Make Your Oregon Family Official.Oregon stepparent and adult adoption, done for you: court-ready documents for the Circuit Court in 24-48 hours.
We prepare every Oregon form, check it, and stay with you until the judge signs and your child's family is legally complete.
$349 complete Oregon package · documents in 24–48 hours
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Oregon residency
6 months
Oregon sets a six-month residency requirement before you file your adoption petition.
ORS § 109.276(2)Child's consent
Age 14
A child who is 14 or older gives consent to the adoption.
ORS § 109.328Abandonment period
12 months
When the other parent has abandoned the child for 12 months, the case can go forward without their signature.
ORS § 109.324
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Why Oregon families choose us
We make your Oregon 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 Oregon Circuit Court and backed by our 100% court acceptance guarantee.
1,121 Oregon families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation Oregon courts see.
Save thousands$349 for the complete package, without attorney fees.
- A Oregon 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.
Oregon handles a stepparent adoption in the Circuit Court, with no home study, and most families finish in about 3-6 months.
Day one · A short conversationTell us about your Oregon family
Day one · A short conversation
Tell us about your Oregon family
You answer simple questions about your household, your child and the other parent. We use your answers to build every form the court needs. We also confirm you meet Oregon's six-month residency rule.
ORS § 109.276(2)Within 24-48 hoursYour documents are ready to file
Within 24-48 hours
Your documents are ready to file
Your court-ready packet arrives within 24-48 hours, prepared for the Circuit Court in your Oregon county. You file with the court clerk, who sets the filing fee. Oregon waives the home study, so there is no extra step.
ORS § 109.276(7)(b); § 109.276(8)(a)(B)(ii)After filing · Notice stageThe other parent signs, or notice is given
After filing · Notice stage
The other parent signs, or notice is given
If the other parent will sign, we prepare the consent. If not, we prepare the notice, which is a routine step. Oregon does not make you open a separate termination case. A child who is 14 or older also gives consent.
ORS § 109.328Step four · About 3-6 months in allDecree and new birth certificate
Step four · About 3-6 months in all
Decree and new birth certificate
The judge reviews your case and signs the adoption decree. We prepare your request to the Oregon Center for Health Statistics for your child's new birth certificate. Your family is then official.
Oregon Center for Health StatisticsDoes the other parent have to agree?
No. Courts want a two-parent home for the 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. If the other parent will sign, that makes the case simpler, but it is not required.
They agree
If the other parent is willing, we prepare a written consent for them to sign. This is the fastest route, and the judge has everything needed right away.
- We prepare the consent form for you
- The other parent signs it
- You file it with your petition
They won't sign, or can't be found
When the other parent will not sign or cannot be found, Oregon law gives the court a clear ground to go forward.
- Oregon sets a 12-month abandonment period
- A parent who has abandoned the child for 12 months does not have to sign
- The court can approve the adoption without that signature
Notice to the other parent is routine, and we prepare it for you. In Oregon, termination is not a separate case. It is handled as part of the same adoption.
ORS § 109.324In Oregon, no home study and no separate termination case means a shorter, simpler path for most stepparent families.
One flat price for your Oregon adoption papers
You pay $349 for the complete Oregon document package, plus $99 for each additional child, with no home study cost.
The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
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What arrives in 24–48 hours
Your Oregon packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for adoption prepared for the Circuit Court in your Oregon county
- Consent papers for the other parent, or the notice and abandonment papers if they will not sign
- Your child's consent form, if your child is 14 or older
- Statement of Oregon residency
- Filing instructions for the Circuit Court clerk in your county
- Final adoption decree and your request to the Oregon Center for Health Statistics for a new birth certificate
Adopting an adult
Adopting an adult in Oregon
Any person may petition to adopt someone who is 18 or older or legally married. Oregon has no relationship, prior-contact or age-gap condition. The petitioner and the person being adopted each give written consent, and the birth parents do not consent. The petition goes to the Circuit Court, and the judge may hold a hearing but is not required to.
Who qualifies18 or older, or married
ConsentPetitioner and adoptee sign
No home studyNot required for adults
ResidencySix months in Oregon
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed Oregon instructions make the process simple, and we are a phone call away at every step.
1
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 Oregon adoption specialist first.
Not sure which route fits your family? Call us. Real people, no pressure, and we will tell you what Oregon courts will want to see.
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All 36 counties
Filed in your own Oregon county
Oregon has 36 counties, and your adoption is filed in the Circuit Court for your county. Whether you live in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro or a small town, we prepare papers for your court.
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What Oregon families ask us
How do I adopt my stepchild in Oregon?
You file a petition in the Circuit Court in your county, and the judge signs a decree after review. Oregon requires six months of residency under ORS § 109.276(2). We prepare the whole packet in 24-48 hours, and most cases take about 3-6 months.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in Oregon?
Yes. Any person may petition to adopt someone who is 18 or older or legally married under ORS 109.329. You and your stepchild both sign written consent, and the birth parents do not consent. Adult cases often finish in about 4-8 weeks.
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in Oregon?
Our complete package is $349, plus $99 for each additional child. The Circuit Court clerk sets the filing fee, so call your county clerk to confirm it. Oregon waives the home study, so there is no home study cost.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or can't be found in Oregon?
The adoption can still go forward when the other parent has abandoned the child for 12 months. That is the ground Oregon sets under ORS § 109.324. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent. We prepare the notice for you.
Do I need a home study to adopt my stepchild in Oregon?
No. Oregon waives the home study in a stepparent adoption under ORS § 109.276(7)(b); § 109.276(8)(a)(B)(ii). No social worker has to visit your home. We prepare the papers the court asks for.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in Oregon?
A child who is 14 or older gives consent under ORS § 109.328. We include the consent form in your packet. For a younger child, no consent form is needed.
Does the other parent still owe child support after a stepparent adoption in Oregon?
Support going forward ends when the adoption is final, because you become the child's legal parent. Past-due support depends on Oregon law. We can tell you how that works when you call.
Will my child get a new birth certificate after adoption in Oregon?
Yes. After the judge signs the decree, we prepare your request to the Oregon Center for Health Statistics. We have helped 1,121 Oregon families reach this step.
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