Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.003 Definitions.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Nev. Rev. Stat. 127
in effectNev. Rev. Stat. § 127.005 Applicability.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.090.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.007 State Register for Adoptions: Establishment; contents; release of information.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.008 State Register of Children with Special Needs.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.009 Booklet on adoption: Preparation; contents; annual revision; distribution; acceptance of gifts and grants to assist production and distribution.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.010 Jurisdiction of district courts.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.018 Court order required if home state of child is Nevada; exception.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.200.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.020 Adoption of minor children; ages and consent.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.210.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.030 Who may petition; consent of spouse required under certain circumstances; waiver of hearing on petition; court authorized to determine legal relationship of child with multiple persons.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.220.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.040 Written consent to adoption or for relinquishment to authorized agency: Acknowledgment; when consent required.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.230.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.041 Written consent to adoption required from Indian childs parents: Prerequisites; certification by court; withdrawal of consent.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.330.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.043 Consent to adoption required before placement in adoptive home; exception.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.820.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.045 Release for or consent to adoption and investigation required before appointment of guardian for child to be adopted; exception.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.340.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.050 Agencies which may accept relinquishments and consent to adoption; reimbursement for certain costs.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.250.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.051 Agency responsible for care of child and entitled to custody; termination of placement.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.270.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.052 Agency to determine whether child is Indian child; notification of childs tribe.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.260.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.053 Consent to adoption: Requisites.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.290.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.055 Consent to adoption: Attesting witnesses may make self-proving affidavits to be attached to consent.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.300.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.057 Consent to adoption: Copy to be furnished to agency which provides child welfare services within 48 hours; recommendations; confidentiality of information; unlawful acts.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.058 Consent to adoption: Person to whom consent is given has legal custody of child until hearing on petition for adoption.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.350.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.060 Adoption of two or more children.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.070 Validity of releases for and consents to adoption.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.320.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.080 Consent to specific adoption or relinquishment for adoption cannot be revoked or nullified; exceptions.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.090 When consent unnecessary.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.240.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.100 Entitlement of petitions, reports and orders.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.110 When petition may be filed; contents of petition; limitation on entry of adoption order.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.380.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.115 Additional contents of petition relating to whether there is reason to know child is Indian child.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.120 Petition to be filed in duplicate; investigation, report and recommendation; court may order independent investigation; costs.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.390.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.123 Notice of filing of petition to be provided to custodians or guardians of child.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.400.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.127 Affidavit setting forth fees, donations and expenses required to be filed; waiver.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.410.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.130 Confidentiality of reports; petitioner may rebut adverse report.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.420.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.140 Confidentiality of hearings, files and records.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.145 Attendance of prospective adoptive parents at hearing by telephone.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.430.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.150 Order of adoption or return of child; presumption of childs best interest after adoption is granted.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.440.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.151 Order of adoption: Required findings; required information when child is Indian child.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.450.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.152 Adopting parents to be provided with report which includes medical records and other information concerning child; regulations.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.470.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.155 Validation of certain orders and decrees.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.460.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.157 Report of adoption, amendment or annulment of adoption to State Registrar.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.480.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.160 Rights and duties of adopted child and adoptive parents.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.165 When action to set aside adoption may be brought; presumption of childs best interest after adoption is granted.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.500.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.171 Right to visitation of child by sibling and other relatives; limitations.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.180 Appeals from orders, judgments or decrees.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.186 Adoption of child with special needs; financial assistance to adoptive parents under certain circumstances; waiver of court costs of adoptive parents; regulations.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.490.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.187 Requirements; court to retain jurisdiction; no effect on rights of adoptive parent as legal parent.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.600.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.188 Inquiry by court before entering order or decree of adoption; incorporation of agreement into such order or decree.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.620.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.189 Failure to comply; action to enforce terms.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.640.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.190 Adoption of adults: Ages; agreement of adoption.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.700.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.200 Adoption of adults: Consent required.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.710.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.210 Petition for approval of agreement of adoption; notice, investigation and hearing; decree of adoption.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.720.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.220 Definitions.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.800.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.230 Standards for and regulation of child-placing agencies; regulation of agencies which provide child welfare services; regulation of adoption or placement of children.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.810.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.240 License: Requirement; exceptions.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.250 License: Application; issuance; renewal.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.270 License: Refusal to issue or renew; notice and hearing; appeals.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.275 Fees for services provided by agency which provides child welfare services.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.280 Requirements for placement of child in home of prospective parents for trial period; verification of intent of natural parents.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.830.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.281 Search for criminal record of prospective adoptive parent.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.850.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.282 Petition for order to restrain and enjoin violation or threatened violation of chapter; investigation of unreported adoption or permanent free care of unrelated child.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.283 Publication or broadcast of information concerning child.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.285 Limitation on participation of attorneys in adoption proceedings; reporting of violation to bar association; criminal penalty.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.287 Payment to or acceptance by natural parent of compensation in return for placement for or consent to adoption of child.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.900.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.288 Penalty for unlawful payment to or acceptance by natural parent of compensation.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.290 Acceptance of fees or compensation for placing or arranging placement of child.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.300 Penalty for receipt of compensation by unlicensed person for placing or arranging placement of child.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.310 Unlawful placement or advertising; penalty.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.320 Enactment.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127F.010.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.330 Text of compact.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127F.020.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.340 Administrator of compact: Service at pleasure of Governor; cooperation with all departments, agencies and officers.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127F.040.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.350 Supplementary agreements.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127F.050.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.400 Enactment.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127G.010.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.410 Text of compact.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127G.020.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.420 Administrator of compact: Service at pleasure of Governor; cooperation with all departments, agencies and officers.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127G.030.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.1861 Petition to vacate order or decree of adoption of Indian child.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.510.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.1863 Provision of notice upon order or decree of adoption of Indian child being vacated; waiver of notice; revocation of waiver; intervention by and return of child to former parent or prior Indian custodian; transition plan.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.520.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.1865 Adoption records of Indian child to be provided to Indian childs tribe or United States Secretary of the Interior upon request.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.530.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.1867 ICWA compliance reports; adoption of regulations by Division; assistance and trainings by Court Administrator.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.1869 Tribal customary adoptions; adoption of regulations by Division.
Repealed. (See chapter 239, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 1567.)
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.1875 Notice of agreement to court.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.610.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.1885 Petitions to court by natural parents and adoptive parents: Requirements.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.630.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.1895 Modification or termination: Conditions; presumptions and considerations; scope.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.650.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.2805 Investigation of prospective adoptive parents.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.840.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.2815 Placement of child during investigation; notice and placement of child upon completion of investigation.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.860.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.2817 Criteria for determination of suitability of prospective adoptive home; opportunity for prospective adoptive parents to review and respond to unfavorable investigation.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.870.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.2825 Child-placing agency required to give preference to placement of child with siblings of child.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.880.]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 127.2827 Orders for visitation with sibling of child in custody of agency which provides child welfare services: Previous orders of such visitation to be provided to court during adoption proceedings; court required to incorporate order for visitation into decree of adoption; exceptions; hearing required; participation of interested parties; notice; best interest of child sole consideration; enforcement.
[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.890.]
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-127.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026