OAR 413-140-0026: Service of Petition for Adoption and Required Documentation

(1) Within 30 days of filing an adoption petition with the court, the petitioner must serve a copy of the adoption petition and related documents, including any amendments and attached exhibits, as described in OAR 413-140-0028 to 0030, upon the Department as set forth in ORS 109.285 (5)(a) and ORS 109.276. (2) Documents initially filed with the court must be delivered by registered or certified mail with return receipt or by personal service to the following address: Oregon Department of Human Services, Attention: Independent Adoptions, 500 Summer Street NE, E-71, Salem, OR 97301-1066.