Can I get a copy of my moms adoption records?

Question

My mom passed away two years ago. I want to let her biological siblings know. She was in contact with them on and off. Can I request a copy of her records?

Answer 1

it depends on what type of adoption she had, open or closed....if its closed, no....

Answer 2

yes you can file for a death certificate, look in the phone book under state listings the green or blue pages. sorry about your mom. god bless.

Answer 3

It depends what state she was born in and/or adopted in.

It has nothing to do with whether it was a closed or open adoption - if a state seals all original papers once the adoption is complete (which most US states do) - then you won't be able to get them.

Check here on the state -

http://adopteerights.net/nulliusfilius/?...

Try and find any papers of your mother's to see if she left clues behind of family names and contact details - this would be your first place to check.

If you have no other leads - you may have to start the search from scratch once more.

If you need further help searching - ask here for help -

http://www.adultadoptees.org/forum/index...

I'm sorry that you lost your mum.