Washington Adoption — Declaration Fees Costs refer to the monetary cost associated with legally declaring a child adopted in the state of Washington. Fees for the adoption process vary depending on the type of adoption, but generally include filing fees, court costs, and any applicable attorney fees. The fees for adopting a child through a public agency are typically lower than the fees associated with a private adoption. Types of Washington Adoption — Declaration Fees Costs include: • Filing fees: This fee covers the cost of filing documents with the court to start the adoption process. • Court costs: This fee covers costs associated with the court hearing, such as court staff, filing, and other related expenses. • Attorney fees: This fee covers the cost of hiring an attorney to help with the legal aspects of the adoption process. • Home study fee: This fee covers the cost of a home study, which is required for all adoption processes in the state of Washington. • Birth parent expenses: This fee covers the cost of any expenses related to the birth parents of the child being adopted, such as travel costs and medical expenses. • Adoption finalization fee: This fee covers the cost of completing the adoption process, including legal paperwork, court fees, and other related costs.