Superior Court of the State of California County of Kings 1 640 Kings County Drive , Hanford, CA 93230 Adoption check - list for Petitioners Letter last revised on 10 - 17 - 1 8 OPTIONAL FORM CHECK - LIST FOR ADOPTION INVESTIGATION ( U tilized for a Stepparent or Domestic Partner A doption Case ) Dear Petitioner (s) , To perform the required adoption investigation, the following forms and items will need to be completed: Adoption Questionnaire (Ste pparent or Domestic Partnership cases ) O ne (1) questionnaire is provided in this packet , make additional copies as needed. Each P etitioner shall complete this questionnaire . Personal Reference Questionnaire (S tepparent or Domestic Partnership cases) Six (6) questionnaires are provided in this packet. This questionnaire shall b e completed by six individuals who will vouch for your qualification as a suitable candidate for the adoption of the min or child or children . B irth C ertificate of each M inor being A dopted A certified copy is required . Record of T ermination of any P revious M arriages of P etitioner and/or C ustodial P arent . A copy is sufficient Release of M inor from P arental C ontrol ( as applicable, check only one of the following boxes ) : 1. Non - C ustodial P C onsent (per Family Law Code 9003) or A copy is sufficient 2. Petition t o Free Minor f rom Custody and Control (per Family Code 7660 et sec.) or A copy is sufficient 3. Death Certificate of N atural P arent (if applicable) A copy is sufficient Record o r D omestic P artners Marriage Certificate A copy is sufficient Stepparent Adoption Investigation F e e of $3 5 0.00 Cash, check or a money order payable to the This fee is to be paid at the time office Declare Minor Free of Custody and Control Investigation Fee of $350.00 Cash, check or a money order payable to the This fee is to be paid office Stepparent Adoption and Declare Minor Free of Custody and Control Investigation Fee of $700.00 Cash, check or a money order payable to the T office If you have an attorney, pleas e notify him/her of the receipt of the included documents. Once these forms and items are received, the court will appoint an investigator to your case. It is important to know the investigation will not begin until these requirements are met. P lease submit to: Kings County Superior Court, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230, Attentio n: Adoption Clerk American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com