INFO-How to Adopt a Child in California
Imperial Superior Court · Common Judicial Council Forms
Verified current as of July 28, 2026
The ADOPT-050 form is an informational guide that explains the step-by-step process for adopting a child in California, including what documents you need to file and what to expect in court. Anyone interested in adopting a child in Imperial County—whether a family member, stepparent, or unrelated person—would use this form as a starting reference to understand how adoption works in California.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.