State OBC Laws

Massachusetts

First published on March 1, 2017 • Last updated on January 31, 2024

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

First published on March 1, 2017 • Last updated on January 26, 2024

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

First published on February 28, 2017 • Last updated on November 20, 2022

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

First published on February 28, 2017 • Last updated on August 21, 2024

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

First published on February 28, 2017 • Last updated on September 6, 2024

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

First published on February 28, 2017 • Last updated on November 20, 2022

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

First published on February 28, 2017 • Last updated on January 6, 2024

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

First published on February 27, 2017 • Last updated on October 12, 2023

Adoptee rights and Arizona law, focusing on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.

First published on February 27, 2017 • Last updated on November 20, 2022

Adoptee rights and Arkansas law, focusing on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.

First published on February 27, 2017 • Last updated on August 21, 2024

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