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All adoption records in Washington are sealed (RCW. 26.33. 330) even if you had an open adoption or your records were unsealed. You must complete a Petition to Obtain Copies from Sealed Adoption Record form (152KB) and pay every time you need copies.

If you want to adopt your stepchild in Washington, you must have the approval of the child's biological parents. There are exceptions to this rule, such as if one of the parents abandoned the child and has been out of contact with him or her for a certain length of time.

Check to see if your state has an adoption reunion registry. Sign up! Your birth parents may have already registered if they're searching for you, too. If any potential birth family members are registered or later register, the adoption reunion registry will notify you.

On average, private adoptions in Washington State can run from $4,000 to $40,000. However, the cost of adopting a child from the public foster care system is minimal and typically limited to attorney's fees and home study fees, both of which may be reimbursable. Adoption.

Anyone seeking to adopt a Washington State foster child or youth must become a licensed foster parent with the intention of adopting. You may choose to complete your foster license through either the DCYF Licensing Department or licensed child placing agency (CPA).

For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area. Adoption records are removed from public review after finalizing an adoption in almost all states. However, most states have procedures allowing adoptees to obtain adoption information.