AOC-SP-160 — Petition for Adoption

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01 PETITIONER INFORMATION

Petitioner Full Name *

Petitioner Address *

Relationship to Child *

Joint Petitioner? (Spouse Co-Petitioning)

Joint Petitioner Full Name

02 CHILD INFORMATION

Child's Current Full Legal Name *

Child's Date of Birth *

Child's County of Residence *

Child's Proposed Name After Adoption *

03 PERIOD OF CARE

How Long Has Petitioner Cared for the Child? *

Note: For stepparent adoptions, petitioner must be married to and living with the parent with legal custody (G.S. 48-4-101). For close relative adoptions (G.S. 48-4-100), petitioner must be a grandparent, aunt/uncle, or sibling.

04 STATUS OF BIOLOGICAL / LEGAL PARENT

Regarding the Parent Whose Rights Are Being Terminated *

05 ICPC & HOME STUDY

Interstate Compact on Placement of Children (ICPC) Applies?

Home Study Status

A home study is required for close relative (non-stepparent) adoptions under G.S. 48-3-303 unless waived by the Court.

CHILD'S COUNTY

— Select above —

⚠ STRONGLY RECOMMEND AN ATTORNEY

Adoption is a permanent, irrevocable legal proceeding. Errors in this petition can delay or defeat the adoption. The court WILL hold a hearing. Parental rights termination is forever.

This form is for informational use only. Please consult a licensed NC family law attorney before filing.

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STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 48-4-100Close relative adoption

G.S. 48-4-101Stepparent adoption

G.S. 48-3-303Home study requirement

G.S. 48-3-601Consent requirements

G.S. 48-3-6087-day revocation period

AOC-SP-160Petition for Adoption

FILING INFORMATION

Filing fee: $75.00 (Superior Court Clerk)
Court hearing is required — judge must approve
Adoption records are confidential under G.S. 48-9-101
Home study required for non-stepparent petitioners
Consenting parent must sign AOC-SP-162 (notarized)
Child 12 or older must consent to adoption

WHAT GETS GENERATED

Formal SP-160 adoption petition with case caption
Numbered paragraphs per AOC format
Parental status and ICPC / home study noted
Prayer for relief and signature block included
Court-ready PDF — letter size (8.5" × 11")