DSS-5163 Petition for Adult Adoption - info dhhs state nc-2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the DSS-5163 Petition for Adult Adoption in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the full names of both petitioning parents in the designated fields. Ensure that you also specify their sex and marital status.
3. Fill in the address details for each petitioner, including street number, city, county, and state.
4. Provide the full name of the adult adoptee as they will be known post-adoption. Include their original name and date of birth.
5. Indicate your relationship to the adult adoptee by selecting either 'related' or 'not related' and provide further details as necessary.
6. List any adult children of the prospective adoptive parent along with their last known addresses and adoption details if applicable.
7. Complete sections regarding any living parents or spouses of the adoptee, property descriptions if adjudicated incompetent, and confirm marital status.
8. Finally, review all entries for accuracy before signing. Ensure both petitioners sign where indicated and complete acknowledgment sections.

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