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Probate 18.3

Consent to Adoption

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is used to give official agreement to an adoption. It allows the person signing to waive the need for a hearing notice and agree to the adoption of a child.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in a probate court when someone needs to give their consent for an adoption to take place.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form requires the undersigned person to fill it out, who is giving the consent for the adoption.
What does signing this form do?
By signing, the person agrees to the adoption and also agrees to give up the right to notice of the hearing on the adoption petition.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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