You can get all most of the Instructions and Forms you need from the links below, or from the California Courts Self Help Center or at your local county courthouse.
To download a form (in PDF format -- you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer -- it's a free program), click on the form number in the table below. (PDF forms will open in new window.)
| Description | Information Sheet | Fillable PDF Form |
| How to Adopt a Child in California | ADOPT 50 | |
| Stepparent Adoption | ||
| Adoption Request | ADOPT-200 | |
| Adoption Agreement | ADOPT-210 | |
| Adoption Order | ADOPT-215 | |
| Adoption of Indian Child | ADOPT-220 | |
| Parent of Indian Child Agrees to End Parental Rights | ADOPT-225 | |
| Adoption Expenses | ADOPT-230 | |
| Contact After Adoption Agreement | ADOPT-310 | |
| Request to: Enforce, Change, End Contact After Adoption Agreement | ADOPT-315 | |
| Answer to Request to: Enforce, Change, End Contact After Adoption Agreement | ADOPT-320 | |
| Judge's Order to: Enforce, Change, End Contact After Adoption Agreement | ADOPT-325 |
