No. Adult adoptions, adoptions of anyone 18 years of age or older, are done in the Waukesha County Probate Court. Contact their office at 262-548-7468 to inquire about forms, fees and the procedures necessary to do an adult adoption.
Adult Adoption FAQs
Q: Are Adoptions of adults done in the Waukesha County Juvenile Court?
Q: I was adopted when I was a baby. Where can I find information about my birth parents?
Wisconsin law does not allow information about adoptions, birth parents, or individuals to be released without a court order. To get a court order you must complete a search request through the State Adoption Records Search Program. They can be contacted by writing or calling:
Adoption Records Search Program
P.O. Box 8916
Madison, WI 53708-8916
Phone: (608) 266-7163
