Parties to An Adoption
Oklahoma
Who May Adopt
Statute: Tit. 10, § 7503-1.1
• A husband
and wife jointly if both are least age 21
• A stepparent
• An unmarried
or legally separated person at least age 21
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: Tit. 10, §§ 7503-1.1; 7507-1.1
• A child
• An adult
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: Tit. 10, § 7503-2.1
• The child's
parent(s)
• Legal
guardian or guardian ad litem
• The
department
• A licensed
child-placing agency
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