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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Spouses or unmarried persons jointly or an unmarried person, whether resident or nonresident of the State, may petition the court to adopt a person, regardless of age, and to change that person's name. The fee for filing the petition is $65 plus:
1. National criminal history record check fee. The fee for a national criminal history record check for noncriminal justice purposes set by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for each prospective adoptive parent who is not a parent of the child; and
2. State criminal history record check fee. The fee for a state criminal history record check for noncriminal justice purposes established pursuant to Title 25, section 1541, subsection 6 for each prospective adoptive parent who is not a parent of the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 18-C. Probate Code § 9-301. Petition for adoption and change of name; filing fee - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-18-c-probate-code/me-rev-st-tit-18-c-sect-9-301/
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