Adoption Courts | Summit County Probate Court
209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308
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Eligibility
Serves residents of Summit County. A minor child or an adult may be adopted by spouses jointly, a step-parent, or a single adult. With the exception of an adult adoption, a home study is required.
Required documents
Notarized consents from the biological parents are necessary unless parental rights have been terminated by Juvenile Court or the Probate Court finds that the consent of the biological parents is not necessary. Call for details.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(330) 643-2326
Voice·
voice | Adoption
Email[email protected]
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the Adoption Department or visit the website for more information. Adoption forms and criteria for adoptions in Summit County are located on the website at www.summitohioprobate.com. Finalizing an adoption changes the birth certificate and the original is sealed.
Fees
Varies. Call for details.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Investigates and approves all adoptions in Summit County whether through private placement or a licensed adoption agency. Requires a home study to ensure the suitability of the prospective adoptive home. Maintains confidential adoption files. Allows adoptees or adoptive parents some access to information with a proper court record release.
Last assured
12/04/2025
Providing organization
Summit County Probate Court
Handles cases involving adoption, administration of estates, guardianships, name changes, civil commitment of individuals with severe mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, protective orders for older adults and individuals with developmental disabilities, birth corrections, and issuance of marriage licenses.