Probate and Family Court Petition for Adoption and Affidavit of Petitioner(s) (CJP 87)

This form needs to be completed to file for adoption.

Petition for Adoption and Affidavit of Petitioner(s) Form (CJP 87)

Petition for Adoption and Affidavit of Petitioner(s) (CJP 87)

Information and instructions

• Probate and Family Court Uniform Guide to Filings
• How to file for adoption

Additional forms that may be needed

See How to file for adoption for information on additional forms that may be required.

Alternative form

Most users should use Petition for Adoption and Affidavit of Petitioner(s) (CJP 87)

If you need to save a partially filled-out form, you may choose to use the alternative form: Alternative Petition for Adoption and Affidavit of Petitioner(s) (CJP 87) (PDF).

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For more information or assistance

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