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340:75-15-83. Eligibility to adopt
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Revised 5-15-09


(a) Section 7503-1.1 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes states that persons eligible to adopt a child are:

  • (1) a husband and wife jointly, if both spouses are at least 21 years of age;
  • (2) either the husband or wife if the other spouse is a parent or relative of the child;
  • (3) an unmarried person who is at least 21 years of age; or
  • (4) a married person who is at least 21 years of age who is legally separated from the other spouse.

(b) Bridge resource applicants are required to reside in and remain in Oklahoma until the assessment and preparation process of the family is completed.

 
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Last Updated:  5/15/2009
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Street address: Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing address: P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125
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