ADOPTION
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ADOPTION INFORMATION
**ALL ADOPTION FILES ARE IMPOUNDED. REFER TO
M.G.L.C.210**
**THERE IS NO FILING FEE**
FORMS REQUIRED WHEN THE CHILD IS OVER THE AGE OF 18
1. PETITION FOR ADOPTION
2. AFFIDAVIT OF PETITIONERS
3. CERTIFIED LONG FORM BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTEE
4. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTING PARENTS
5. CP2-REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
6. AFFIDAVIT OF CIRCUMSTANCES BY THE ADOPTEE
7. AFFIDAVIT OF CIRCUMSTANCES BY THE ADOPTING PARENTS
FORMS REQUIRED WHEN ADOPTION AGENCY IS INVOLVED
(DOMESTIC OF INTERNATIONAL)
1. PETITION FOR ADOPTION
2. AFFIDAVIT OF PETITIONERS
3. CERTIFIED LONG FORM BIRTH CERTIFICATE
4. AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSING CARE OR CUSTODY
5. CP2-REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
6. SURRENDER OF MOTHER/FATHER OR CERTIFIED 210.3 DECREE
TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS
7. HOME STUDY REPORT
8. 2-3 POST PLACEMENT REPORTS
9. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
FORMS REQUIRES WHEN CHILD IS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD
(STEP-PARENT ADOPTION)
1. PETITION FOR ADOPTION
2. AFFIDAVIT OF PETITIONERS
3. CERTIFIED LONG FORM BIRTH CERTIFICATE
4. AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSING CARE OR CUSTODY
5. SURRENDER OF BIOLOGICAL FATHER OR IF THE FATHER IS
NOT LISTED ON THE CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE, AN AFFIDAVIT
OF NO PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY CLAIM SIGNED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST BE FILED.
**IF NO SURRENDER IS FILED, A MOTION FOR SERVICE MUST BE
FILED AND PRESENTED BEFORE THE COURT**
6. CP2-REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
7. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
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