Adoptee Rights Law Center

Legal representation and advocacy for adult adopted people

State OBC Laws

Interactive Map of OBC Access

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As part of a 50-state review, I created a map to illustrate where access to an original birth certificate is unrestricted, conditionally restricted, or completely restricted.

Indiana

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

Illinois

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

Wyoming

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

Wisconsin

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

West Virginia

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

Washington

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

Virginia

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

Vermont

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

Utah

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