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Submit an adoption application in Burg Stargard

Submit an adoption application in Burg Stargard is handled by Jugendamt Burg Stargard; in the region it currently takes about approx. 18 months.

Last reviewed: August 04, 2026Verified sources:Jugendamt Burg StargardBundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Certificate of Good Conduct · Identification card or passport

  2. 2

    Costs

    Kostenlos

Processing time

approx. 18 months in Burg Stargard

The Jugendamt Burg Stargard in Burg Stargard currently needs about approx. 18 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.

Official: max. approx. 12 months

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Counseling at the adoption agency

    At the Youth Welfare Office or a recognized private agency.

  2. 2

    Application and Aptitude Test

    Home visits, interviews, submission of documents (certificate of good conduct, medical certificates).

  3. 3

    Adoption order issued by the family court

    Following the probationary period (foster care period), the child is legally adopted.

Required documents

  • Certificate of Good ConductMandatory
  • Identification card or passportMandatory

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Individuals or couples who wish to adopt a child, including stepparents.

Income limit

Success rate

approx. 70.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Application without a prior information session hosted by the adoption agency
  • Incomplete documentation regarding personal/financial circumstances

Common reasons for rejection

  • Failed the aptitude test
  • The child's best interests are not sufficiently safeguarded

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to file an adoption application?

Free.

How long does it take to file an adoption application?

Typically about 540 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.

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