Schedule of fees

As at 1 July 2011

The fees are prescribed by the Adoption Regulation 2009 and are subject to change.

Step-parent adoption

Application fee: $66.00

Assessment fee: $495.05

Intercountry adoption

Assessment fee*: $3,850.55

Supervision fee (post-placement): $1,650.25

* The Intercountry Assessment fee is paid in two instalments as a couple's assessment progresses. There are no fees associated with making an expression of interest, preparing documents or attending information or education sessions

Local adoption

Assessment fee: $536.10

There are no fees associated with making an expression of interest, preparing documents or attending information or education sessions.