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Iowa’s New Redaction Law: FAQ

First published on April 30, 2021 • Last updated on November 21, 2022

Where things stand today and how Iowa’s HF855 will work if it is ultimately enacted and implemented.

The Law Known as “Indiana”

First published on June 23, 2018 • Last updated on September 27, 2022

Indiana law is so complicated for adult adopted people who just want a copy of their own original birth certificate that only a flowchart can illustrate how it’s supposed to be done.

Indiana

First published on March 20, 2017 • Last updated on November 23, 2022

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

Illinois

First published on March 17, 2017 • Last updated on November 23, 2022

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

Washington

First published on March 15, 2017 • Last updated on November 22, 2022

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

Missouri

First published on March 5, 2017 • Last updated on November 23, 2022

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

Iowa

First published on February 28, 2017 • Last updated on June 3, 2023

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