Consent to adoption

Consent is written permission by the biological parents, or where there are no biological parents, by a guardian, that is given to prospective adoptive parents to adopt a child. A child can consent to adoption if he or she is 10 years or older.

Find out more about  consenting to adoption or contact the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on 012 357 8205 or e-mail: children@justice.gov.za.

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