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Adoption Order

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

This form is used to officially record the court's decision about an adoption. It asks for details about the adopting parents, the child, and the hearing that took place.

The court describes it as: States the court's decision on the adoption.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when the court needs to issue a final order stating that an adoption has legally taken place.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the adopting parents, the child's information, and sections to be filled out by the judge and the court clerk. The filing process involves multiple parties.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What kind of information is needed?
It requires names, addresses, dates of birth, and details about the hearing, as well as the judge's findings regarding the adoption's best interest.

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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