Bristol County
Probate
& Family Court Registry
& Family Court Registry
40
Broadway, Suite 240
Taunton, MA 02780
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 977-6040
This website provides general information
of some of the important steps involved in a Probate & Family Court case.
It is not intended to be a complete description of the process and is not a
substitute for legal advice or independent research about your specific case,
issue or legal question.
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Self-Help - Types of Probate Cases - Adoptions
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Adoption of an Adult
General Instructions
The chart below provides a list of the forms used to initiate and/or make changes to an Adoption of an Adult followed by a brief description and link to the forms. In some cases there are also instructions for these forms. You should READ THE INSTRUCTIONS carefully. Forms with an asterisk (*) are forms REQUIRED to initiate your case in ALL circumstances.
REMEMBER TO:
*
Fill in the form(s), then print them.
* Sign and date each form.
* Make copies of the forms for your records.
* Deliver or mail the original forms to the Registry of Probate.
* Sign and date each form.
* Make copies of the forms for your records.
* Deliver or mail the original forms to the Registry of Probate.
Fees For
Filing:
No
Fee
Click on the
to read
the INSTRUCTIONS and/or complete the FORMS.
(All Forms should be completed
in PERMANENT BLACK INK!)
Please
Note:
A
certified long form birth certificate must be filed.
| Form Name | Description Of Form | Form | Instructions |
| *Petition for Adoption | This form must be completed by the adopting parties. |  |
|
| *Affidavit of Petitioner | Each adopting party must file a statement under oath setting forth the information necessary to correct the birth record of the adult to be adopted | |
Must sign this document as you wish name to appear on new birth record. |
| Request for Record Information (CORI) | Petitioner(s) and adoptee must complete this form to be filed with the adoption paperwork. | |
|
| *Request for Assignment | This form must be completed to obtain a hearing date before the assigned Judge. | |
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