Adoptions



Welcome to the DeKalb Clerk of Superior Court's Adoptions Office!

Upcoming 

The Clerk of Superior Court processes approximately 100 adoptions each year. These adoptions consist of Agency Placement (DFACS), Adult, Embryo, Foreign Decree, Private Placement, Relative, Step-Parent, Third Party and Termination.

 

Every year, in conjunction with National Adoption Day, DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court holds  an Adoption Day  Celebration, to bring awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care waiting to find permanent, loving families.

 

All other adoptions are processed year round. We look forward to making your adoption process a seamless and happy experience!

Fees

Fees

We accept credit cards*, cash, money orders, attorney's checks (with business name and bar#) and in some cases, business checks made payable to the Clerk of Superior Court.  

 

  • Petition for Adoption: $213.00
  • Certification:  $2.50
  • Certificate of Adoption Form 3927:  $35.00
  • Certified Copies:  $2.50 for 1st page, $0.50 for each subsequent page
  • Regular Copies:  $1.00 per page

*Credit card surcharge of 2% fee +$1.00.

Note:  The Certificate of Adoption Form 3927 is to Change the Birth Certificate.  The Check or money order must be made payable to Vital Records.

Contact Us

Berry, the Adoption Bear, has been attending Adoption Day since 2012.

Past Adoptions Day Photos! 

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