Adoption Courts | Lorain County Probate Court

225 Court Street, Unit 611, Lorain County Justice Center, Elyria, OH 44035

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.

Hours

Same as site hours.

(440) 329-5175

Voice

(440) 329-5295

Voice - voice | Marriage Licenses

(440) 328-2157

Fax

https://www.loraincounty.com/probate

[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

Description

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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What's Here

Adoption Courts Adoption Petition Filing Offices

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.