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.
State OBC Laws
Indiana
Adoptee rights and Indiana law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Illinois
Adoptee rights and Illinois law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Wyoming
Adoptee rights and Wyoming law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Wisconsin
Adoptee rights and Wisconsin law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
West Virginia
Adoptee rights and West Virginia law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Washington
Adoptee rights and Washington law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Virginia
Adoptee rights and Virginia law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Vermont
Adoptee rights and Vermont law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.
Utah
Adoptee rights and Utah law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.