Re: ISO M. ad DOB 2/8/1977 Born GA/Adopted Alabama
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ISO M. ad DOB 2/8/1977 Born GA/Adopted Alabama
Cheryl Brumbelow 12/11/05
Alabama Access to Adoption Records Access to Adoption Records
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Non-identifying information is available to birth parents, adopted adults age 19 or older, and adoptive parents. SEND FOR THIS.
Obtaining Identifying Information: If either birth parent has given consent under oath to disclose identifying information, then an adopted adult age 19 or older can receive identifying information along with a copy of the original birth certificate relating to the consenting birth parent. GIVE CONSENT.
If no consent is on file, an adopted adult age 19 or older may petition the court to release identifying information. The court will then hire a confidential intermediary to contact the birth parents for consent. If the birth parents are deceased, cannot be found, or do not consent, the court will decide whether to release identifying information. The court may decide to grant consent to the petition to release identifying information but include a provision to restrict or prohibit contact between the parties.
Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adult age 19 or older who was adopted in Alabama and has a sealed original birth certificate on file at the Center for Health Statistics may obtain a non-certified copy of that certificate as well as the other documents maintained with the original record.
Contact: The State Department of Human Resources or the licensed child placing agency.
This material may be reproduced and distributed without permission; however, appropriate citation must be given to the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
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Re: ISO M. ad DOB 2/8/1977 Born GA/Adopted Alabama
Cheryl Brumbelow 12/14/05