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Cost of Adoption in Utah: 2026 Guide
For Birth Mothers
Free
All services, counseling, legal counsel, medical coordination, and approved living expense support, are provided at no cost to you, as allowed by state law.
For Adoptive Families in Utah
Domestic infant adoption through a Utah-licensed agency typically ranges $30,000 to $50,000, inclusive of:
- ●Agency fees (counseling, matching, case management)
- ●Utah state-licensed home study
- ●Legal counsel for birth parents + adoption finalization
- ●Birth mother support as allowed by the Utah Adoption Act
- ●Medical care gaps + travel/miscellaneous
H.B. 51 (2026) Framework for Birth Mother Support
- Living expense support: Utah sets specific statutory limits applied case by case
- Duration: pregnancy and early postpartum support are subject to Utah's statutory limits
- Therapy: adoption-competent counseling and mental health sessions are offered before and after placement, as allowed by state law
Specifics vary by situation. For a walk-through of what may be available for you, please request a free consultation. See the Utah adoption laws page.
Federal and State Tax Credits
The federal adoption tax credit (~$16,000 per child, adjusted annually) applies to Utah families. Some Utah employers also offer adoption benefits. Check with your tax advisor for detail.