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.

Colorado

First published on February 27, 2017 • Last updated on August 21, 2024

Adoptee rights and Colorado law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.

Idaho

First published on February 27, 2017 • Last updated on December 8, 2023

Adoptee rights and Idaho law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.

Georgia

First published on February 27, 2017 • Last updated on November 23, 2022

Adoptee rights and Georgia law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.

Florida

First published on February 27, 2017 • Last updated on November 20, 2022

Adoptee rights and Florida law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.