(1) Any person may be adopted, regardless of his or her age or residence.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 26.33.140

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2) Any person who is legally competent and who is eighteen years of age or older may be an adoptive parent.