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Virginia

Virginia’s New OBC Law

First published on May 13, 2026 • Last updated on July 10, 2026

Screenshot of the Virginia page on Adoptee Rights Law Center indicating that Virginia is an Unrestricted State. An adult adopted person has the right to request and obtain a copy of their own original birth record, without discriminatory restrictions. Buttons allow the user to obtain more information

Virginia’s new OBC law— and how to apply for your own original birth record, starting July 1, 2026.

Virginia

First published on March 15, 2017 • Last updated on July 10, 2026

Virginia adoptee rights law showing the state is "Unrestricted," with a green check box indicating that adult adopted people can obtain their own original birth records without discriminatory restrictions

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

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