Ohio Code § 3107.05
Ohio Code § 3107.05. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3107.05.
(A) A petition for adoption shall be prepared and filed according to the procedure for
commencing an action under the Rules of Civil Procedure. It shall include the following information: (1) The date and place of birth of the person to be adopted, if known; (2) The name of the person to be adopted, if known; (3) The name to be used for the person to be adopted; (4) The date of placement of a minor and the name of the person placing the minor; (5) The full name, age, place, and duration of residence of the petitioner; (6) The marital status of the petitioner, including the date and place of marriage, if
married; (7) The relationship to the petitioner of the person to be adopted; (8) That the petitioner has facilities and resources suitable to provide for the nurture
and care of the person to be adopted, and that it is the desire of the petitioner
to establish the relationship of parent and child with the person to be adopted; (9) A description and estimate of value of all property of the person to be adopted; (10) The name and address, if known, of any person whose consent to the adoption is required,
but who has not consented, and facts that explain the lack of the consent normally
required to the adoption. (B) A certified copy of the birth certificate of the person to be adopted, if available,
and of the required consents, and relinquishments of consents, if any, shall be filed
with the clerk.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3107.05
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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