How Utah’s new law will work, or more likely not work, for Utah-born adoptees who want their own original birth certificates.
Adoption Registries
Adoption registries are registration and matching systems used primarily for search and reunion. At least 20 states maintain state-funded and/or state-operated adoption registries, and some states require the use of a registry in order to obtain an original birth record.
Indiana
Adoptee rights and Indiana law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Illinois
Adoptee rights and Illinois law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
West Virginia
Adoptee rights and West Virginia law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Vermont
Adoptee rights and Vermont law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Utah
Adoptee rights and Utah law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Texas
Adoptee rights and Texas law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
South Dakota
Adoptee rights and South Dakota law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
South Carolina
Adoptee rights and South Carolina law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Rhode Island
Adoptee rights and Rhode Island law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.