Do I need to be certified to adopt a relative?

If you are adopting a relative and you are the uncle, aunt, adult sibling, grandparent or great-grandparent of the child, you do not have to be certified. You will, however, need to pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check in order to be approved by the court to adopt. 

Response provided by the Arizona Department of Child Safety

Resources:

• Department of Child Safety - Adoption
• Arizona State Statute - A.R.S. § 8-108