Who May Adopt, Be Adopted, or Place a Child for Adoption - Oklahoma
Date: January 2020
Who May Adopt
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 10, § 7503-1.1
The following persons may adopt:
- A husband and wife jointly if both are at least age 21
- Either the husband or wife if his or her spouse is a parent or relative of the child
- A married person who is legally separated and at least age 21
- An unmarried person who is at least age 21
Who May Be Adopted
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 10, §§ 7503-1.1; 7507-1.1
The following persons may be adopted:
- A child
- An adult with his or her consent or the consent of his or her guardian
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 10, §§ 7503-2.1; 7501-1.3
The following persons may consent to the adoptive placement or permanently relinquish the child for adoption:
- The father, mother, or parents of the adoptee who, at the time of the adoption, hold parental rights
- A legal guardian or guardian ad litem
- The Department of Human Services
- A licensed child-placing agency