All documents must be filed to commence the adoption proceedings. Juvenile forms may be accessed online at the Wisconsin Court System or Wisconsin Department of Health Services. A packet of forms is also available from the Clerk of Courts Office for $5. Both the petitioner and the adult to be adopted must attend the hearing.

If the adult being adopted was born in a state other than Wisconsin, the completed report of adoption and order for adoption will be provided to you following the hearing so that you may obtain an amended birth certificate through the registrar of that state.

Adult Adoption Forms

Form Number	Form Name
JC-1645	Petition for Adoption - Child / Adult To initiate a proceeding in the court for approval of an adoption of a child or adult.
JC-1646	Consent to Adoption Affidavit by the parent whose rights were not terminated consenting to the adoption of their biological child. Affidavit of a minor over 12 years of age consenting to their adoption by their stepparent.
JC-1647	Order of Adoption Order formally indicating the court's decision to grant the adoption petition.
DHFS Form HCF5022	Report of Adoption (not available on website) Statistical form to amend birth certificate. It is to be noted (Wisconsin births only) that a check for $40 payable to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for the birth certificate must be paid on the day of the hearing. If more than one copy is desired, please include $3 for each additional copy.

The guideline is provided as a public service and is not intended to be legal advise. If you have any questions about the from or the procedure, please contact an attorney as the Clerk of Courts cannot give legal advice.