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Requesting Adoption Records
Adoption Records
Requesting your adoption records in a closed adoption records state, while sometimes daunting, is definitely worth doing. You may obtain:
- Non-Identifying Information (Redacted Adoption Records)
- Information On The State Reunion Registry
- Intermediary Program Details
Obtaining your non-identifying information (redacted adoption records) can be very helpful in finding your birth parents. We have already written several posts covering non-id, but because this subject is so important, let’s review again (we’ll cover reunion registries and intermediary programs in our next post).
Non-identifying information / redacted adoption records typically contains Read More
Open Adoption Records In Colorado!
Open Adoption Records In Colorado
(Special thanks to Joan of nyadoptees who notified us about Colorado Open Adoption Records.)
Great news for those adopted in Colorado who are searching for their birth parents. Persons adopted in Colorado will soon have access to their original birth records, as long as their adoption was finalized between July 1, 1951 and June 30, 1967.
OmniTrace contacted the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to confirm that Colorado open adoption records will soon be available. They have informed us that forms will be available to request original birth certificates on June 29, 2009.
In addition, Richard Uhrlaub, Co-Director of Adoptee in Search/Colorado’s Triad Connection, has indicated that Read More
States With Open Adoption Records
States With Open Adoption Records
States With Open Adoption Records
There are several states that currently have open adoption records. In these states, an adult adoptee can obtain an original birth certificate and in some instances additional adoption record information.
If you are an adoptee looking for your birth parents in an open adoption records state, please do request your open adoption records. However, please be aware that obtaining your original birth records does not mean that your search will be a piece of cake. Having information on your birth mother, such as her maiden name and perhaps an old address is a nice start, but you will still have to obtain her current name and current address information. Your birth mother may have changed her name several times, or she may not reside in the state where you were born.
If you need assistance with your search, please CONTACT US!
Here is a list of states where adoption records for all or some years can be opened. In some states, birth parents can sign a no-contact veto: Read More
