Adoption Courts | Lorain County Probate Court
225 Court Street, Unit 611, Lorain County Justice Center, Elyria, OH 44035
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Eligibility
- Serves Lorain County.
- Married couples, a step-parent, or a single adult may adopt. Persons who may be adopted include a minor child, a person determined to be totally and permanently disabled, and certain adults.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(440) 329-5175
Voice
Email[email protected]
Languages
Court-appointed foreign language or sign language interpreters available upon request. Call ahead to request an interpreter.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information.
Fees
Varies according to service.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Investigates and approves all adoptions in Lorain County whether through private placement or a licensed adoption agency. Requires a home study to ensure the suitability of the prospective adoptive home. Maintains confidential adoption files. Allows adoptees or adoptive parents may some access to information with a proper court record release.
Last assured
06/10/2025
Providing organization
Lorain County Probate Court
Handles cases involving adoption, administration of estates, guardianships, name changes, correction of birth records, probate civil matters, and issuance of marriage licenses.