ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS: Prospective adoptive parents may be married or single, male or female.  They must be over twenty-five years of age, possess good moral character, and demonstrate the means to care for the physical and educational needs of the child.  The prospective adoptive parents must be at least seventeen years older than the child.  If the prospective adoptive parents are married, however, only one parent must meet the age requirement.  If the child is over fourteen years of age, he or she must consent to the adoption.

Note: While similar, each Mexican state does have its own civil code governing adoptions.  Therefore, it is important to check with each state, as the laws among states will vary.