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CHANGE #03-2009
FEBRUARY 2009
The adoption statute, Chapter 48 of the North Carolina General Statutes, clearly outlines the steps to be followed to bring about a valid adoption. Standard forms for legal proceedings have been prepared by the North Carolina Division of Social Services to meet the legal requirements of the adoption statute. These forms are accessible online at http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/forms/forms.aspx?dc=dss.
The standard forms available:
1. |
Petition for Adoption of a Minor Child (Not Stepparent) | |
2. |
Agency's Consent to Adoption | |
3. |
Consent to Adoption by Parent, Guardian Ad Litem or Guardian | |
4. |
Consent of Child for Adoption | |
5. |
Relinquishment of Minor for Adoption By Parent or Guardian | |
6. |
Revocation of Relinquishment for Adoption By Parent or Guardian | |
7. |
Revocation of Consent to Adoption by Parent, Guardian Ad Litem, or Guardian | |
8. |
Order for | |
9. |
Report on Proposed Adoption | |
10. |
Affidavit of Parentage | |
11. |
Medical Examination (Optional) | |
12. |
Decree of Adoption | |
13. |
Report to Vital Records | |
14. |
Dismissal of Adoption | |
15. |
Non-Identifying Background Information | |
16. |
Adoption Health History, (Parts I and II) | |
17. |
Denial of Paternity | |
18. |
Petition for Adoption of a Minor Child (Stepparent) | |
19. |
Revocation of Child's Consent to Adoption | |
20. |
Consent of Child for Adoption (Stepparent Adoption) | |
21. |
Consent to Adoption by Parent Who is Spouse of Stepparent | |
22. |
Consent to Adoption by Parent Who is Not the Stepparent’s Spouse | |
23. |
Affidavit - Disclosure of Fees & Expenses | |
24. |
Consent to Release of Identifying Information | |
25. |
Certificate of Delivery of Pre-placement Assessment |
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For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office. |
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