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Probate 18.8

Adoption Certificate for Parents

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is a certificate that proves a minor has been legally adopted in a court case. It records the details of the adoption, including the minor's birth date and the new name.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a court has finished all the necessary steps and officially declared that a minor has been legally adopted.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an Adoption Certificate for Parents that proves a minor has been legally adopted by certain parents in a court case.
Who fills out this form?
The form is completed and signed by the Probate Judge and Deputy Clerk of the court.

Revision history

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

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