Application for the adoption of a child (or stepchild adoption) through the Youth Welfare Office/adoption agency and the Family Court.
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Documents you need
Certificate of Good Conduct · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos
Counseling at the adoption agency
At the Youth Welfare Office or a recognized private agency.
Application and Aptitude Test
Home visits, interviews, submission of documents (certificate of good conduct, medical certificates).
Adoption order issued by the family court
Following the probationary period (foster care period), the child is legally adopted.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals or couples who wish to adopt a child, including stepparents.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 18 months
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Free.
Typically about 540 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.