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All documents must be filed to commence the adoption proceedings. Juvenile forms may be accessed on the Wisconsin Court System or Wisconsin Department of Health Services. A packet of forms is also available from the Clerk of Courts Office for $5. A child over 14 years of age must attend the hearing.
Foreign Adoption Forms
Form Number |
Form Name |
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JC-1645 |
Petition for Adoption - Child / Adult To initiate a proceeding in the court for approval of an adoption of a child or adult. |
JC-1641 |
Order for Hearing and Investigation - Adoptive Placement / Adoption Court order directing an investigation for an adoptive placement and/or adoption. |
DHFS Form HCF5022 |
Report of Adoption (not available on website) Statistical form to amend birth certificate. A check for $40 payable to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for the birth certificate must be paid on the day of the hearing. If more than one copy is desired, please include $3 for each additional copy. |
JC-1647 |
Order for Adoption Order formally indicating the court's decision to grant the adoption petition. |
Ozaukee County Form |
Receipt for Medical / Genetic Information Affidavit signed by the adopting parent acknowledging receipt of all medical / genetic information. |
JC-1646 |
Consent to Adoption Affidavit of a minor over 12 years of age consenting to their adoption. |
Supporting Foreign Documents
- Certified copy of foreign court documents with English translation
- Investigative homes study report
- Notice of release of medical / genetic information
- Recommendation of agency / guardian
Contact Us
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Connie Mueller
Clerk of Circuit Court
Ozaukee County Justice Center
1201 S. Spring St.
Port Washington, WI 53074
Ph: 262-284-8409
Fax: 262-284-8491
Ph: 262-238-8409 (alternate)
Fax: 262-238-8491 (alternate)
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.