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Access to Adoption Records (8/00)
Across the U.S., adopted adults are petitioning for the right to access documentation
regarding their adoption. Currently, there is no federal legislation that governs the release of
information to adopted adults, birthparents, or birth relatives. Subsequently, each State deals
with the release of information differently.
State laws differ in how they handle access to information in sealed adoption records. This
document explains and summarizes the types of information made available under State law.
Those wishing to access records are encouraged to investigate the laws in the State where the
adoption was finalized. For a summary of your State's adoption laws on access to adoption
records please see "Access to Adoption Records State by State."
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