I am adopted and would like a copy of my original birth certificate?

Question

I am am 26 and was born in Cincinnati, OH. How would I go about trying to obtain it? I also have contact with my birth mother can she get it, if I cannot? I would however prefer to get it myself.

Answer 1

It may be much easier to have the birth mother get the certificate for you.

Answer 2

Since you have your birth mothers information you should be able to apply for the original certificate.  Have you contacted the OH state vital registrars office?

Answer 3

Check out the laws for the State of Ohio.  I was allowed my records in my state once my firstmom had filled out the necessary paperwork.  You can probably find the laws on the b*****d Nation Website.  Good luck.

Answer 4

Your first mother can only get the original birth certificate BEFORE the adoption is finalized. Once its sealed, its sealed to everyone unless the courts open it via a petition of the courts, or a change in law!

good luck!!

Join adoptees in protest of our sealed records this July 22nd 2008 in New Orleans, LA at the annual state legislatures convention ( the people who can legally have our records opened. )

http://www.AdopteeRights.net

Answer 5

Yup Sealed records suck

I'm happy you have contact with your Mom

Answer 6

Good luck! That's all I can say. Have your birthmother request or sign a release consent.  That is your best chance.

Ohio Adoption Law History

The Dreaded Years

January 1, 1964 - September 17, 1996, Adoptees whose adoption was final during this time period have only one recourse. You must file a petition with the Probate Court where your adoption was granted. They will forward this request to the State Bureau of Vital Statistics, who will open and send you the contents of the your adoption envelope only if a birth parent has also filed a release.