Foreign adoption fees

Wis. Stat. § 48.838
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(1) In this section, “foreign adoption” means the adoption of a child, who is a citizen of a foreign country, in accordance with any of the types of adoption procedures specified under this subchapter. (2) The department may charge a fee of not more than $75 to the adoptive parents for reviewing foreign adoption documents and for providing necessary certifications and approvals required by state and federal law. (3) The department may also charge a fee of not more than $75 to the adoptive parents for the review and certification of adoption documents, for adoptions that occur in a foreign country.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/48.838Fetched: 10/7/2026
Wis. Stat. § 48.838 — Foreign adoption fees | Wisconsin Statutes (updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247) | Corpus