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Adoption Agreement

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is an Adoption Agreement that records the agreement of the adopting parent(s), the natural parent(s), and the child regarding an adoption. It collects names, dates, and signatures from all involved parties.

The court describes it as: Tells the court that the adopting parent, natural parent, and child over the age of 12, agree to the adoption. This form cannot be signed until the final hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when the parties involved in an adoption need to formally agree to the adoption. Most signatures are usually required in front of a judge at a hearing, though some exceptions exist.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who must sign this form?
The form requires signatures from the adopting parent(s), the natural parent(s), and the child (if the child is 12 or older).
When must the signatures be completed?
Most signatures must be completed in front of a judge at a hearing, unless the judge allows it to be signed at a different time or place.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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