ADOPTION COURTS | LORAIN COUNTY PROBATE COURT

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.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

225 Court Street, 6th Floor, Elyria, OH 44035

Hours

Same as site hours.

Voice

(440) 329-5295

Main | Marriage Licenses

Fax

(440) 328-2157

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information.

Fee

Varies according to service.

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.

Languages

Court-appointed foreign language or sign language interpreters available upon request. Call ahead to request an interpreter.

Agency info

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.