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Corrupt CPF

A corrupt CPF is a contact preference form that in reality may be used to prohibit the release of an OBC or to redact identifying information on an OBC. It is not a true contact preference form.

Last updated on January 29, 2022

Iowa’s New Redaction Law: FAQ

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

Last updated on June 23, 2018

A Law Known as “Indiana”

Indiana OBC Original Birth Certificate

While some advocates promote a new Indiana law as one of “open records,” the reality is not one of equality. Here’s an illustration demonstrating how the new law actually works.

Last updated on January 15, 2022

Indiana

Detail from Indiana road map

Indiana does not recognize adult adoptees’ unrestricted right to obtain their own original birth certificate. While a new law expands the release of “identifying information,” which includes an OBC, a birthparent may prohibit release of that information at any time.

Last updated on April 18, 2022

Illinois

Detail from Illinois road map

IIllinois denies the unrestricted right of all adult adoptees to obtain their own original birth certificates. It uses a date-based approach and allows redactions.

Last updated on January 5, 2021

Washington

Detail from Washington road map

Washington does not allow adult adoptees unrestricted access to their own original birth certificates. An OBC is available through the Department of Health but release is subject to birth parent disclosure vetoes as well as to corrupt contact preference forms.

Last updated on February 26, 2021

Missouri

Detail of Missouri county map

Missouri law does not give adult adoptees unrestricted access to their own original birth certificates. A new law, effective January 1, 2018, provides access to an original birth certificate subject to significant restrictions, including birthparent vetoes and redactions.

Last updated on January 3, 2022

Iowa

Adult adoptees in Iowa do not have a right to obtain their own original birth certificates. It takes a court order to release any information.

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Gregory D. Luce
PO Box 19561
Minneapolis Minnesota 55419
T: (612) 221-3947
E: [email protected]

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