Minnesota Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 259.20, et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any person who has resided in the state for more than one year, unless length of residence is reduced to 30 days in child's best interest or waive it altogether. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 3 months; may be waived by court |
| State Agency/Court | Human Services/Juvenile |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Not specified |
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