[header] How to open an adoption agency [title] Get a copy of your state's business regulations. [step] Every state has different requirements, so find out what your state's requirements are before you do anything else. You can visit the official website of your state or you can call the appropriate department. 
( call your state capitol and tell the operator you want the phone number of the department or office that regulates adoptions for your state. ) departments that handle the regulations regarding adoptions may be called differently in some states.