Adoptee Rights Law Center

Legal representation and advocacy for adult adopted people

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

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

Idaho

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

Georgia

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

Florida

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