What is this form for?

This form is a decree that records the judge's official order granting an adult adoption and changing a name.

Who fills out this form?

The form includes sections for the judge's signature and for the petitioner and adult adoptee to sign, but it is the court document that records the final order.

FM-AA-203Legal-aid form

Adult Adoption with Name Change Decree

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This form is a court document that records the judge's official decision to grant an adult adoption and approve a name change. It requires details about the adult being adopted, the people involved, and the court's findings.

The court describes it as: Order that judge will sign granting adult adoption and name change.

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This form is used after a hearing has taken place in court to officially document and record the judge's final orders regarding an adult adoption and name change.

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Common questions

What is this form for?: This form is a decree that records the judge's official order granting an adult adoption and changing a name.
Who fills out this form?: The form includes sections for the judge's signature and for the petitioner and adult adoptee to sign, but it is the court document that records the final order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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