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An adult adoption can be granted in Texas without listing any ?respondent? parties. Because the person to be adopted is an adult, there is no requirement to give notice of the adoption to the adult's biological parents or to bring in the adult's biological parents as parties to the case.

To file your forms online, go to E-File Texas and follow the instructions. To file your forms in person, take your Petition and additional starting forms (and copies) to the district clerk's office in the county where you live. At the clerk's office: ? Turn in your Petition and other starting forms (and copies).

To file the form online, go to E-File Texas and follow the instructions. To file the form in person, take the completed and signed Consent of Adult Subject to Adoption form (and copy) to the district clerk's office in the county where you live.

To file a new birth certificate based on an adoption of a child who was born in Texas*, applicants must work with their attorney and/or district clerk to submit the following: Completed Certificate of Adoption (VS-160) form, certified by your district clerk's office.

Parents adopting an adult may ask the judge to change the adult's name in the original petition for adoption. If a judge approves the request, the court will order the name change in the final adoption decree.

Usually, the cost to adopt someone over 18 in Texas is under $100, which covers the filing fee at the county or district court. However, costs may fluctuate depending on the specifics of the case. These might include legal consultation fees, costs for background checks, and other associated administrative expenses.