Indiana Adoption Laws

Access to Adoption Records

Obtaining Identifying Information:

Identifying information is provided through an Adoption Registry.

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Using a Confidential Intermediary:

This service is provided through the registry.

Using the Adoption Registry:

For adoptions finalized before December 31, 1993, birth parents or adopted adults can request identifying information, which will be released only if consent is given from the party who is the subject of the request. If consent is not already on file, a confidential intermediary may be appointed. For adoptions finalized after December 31, 1993, adopted adults age 21 or older will receive identifying information on the birth parents if the birth parents have not filed an affidavit requesting non-disclosure at the time the adopted adult request is made. Adopted adults age 21 or older, adoptive parents of a minor, and birth siblings age 21 or older can request identifying information, which will be released if consent is given from the party who is the subject of the request. If no consent is on file, the State registrar will search for other birth siblings if they are 21 or older to see if they consent.

Contact:

Indiana Adoption History Registry
Attn: Registrar, Vital Records Division
Section B-4
2 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-7253 Mary Hind
(317) 233-7279 Theresa
(317) 233-7280
http://www.in.gov/isdh/bdcertifs/medical_history.htm

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate:

An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized to receive.

Providing Information:

Medical, non-identifying, and identifying information can be provided by adopted adults, birth parents, adoptive parents, birth siblings, and, under certain circumstances, the spouse or a relative of a deceased adopted adult or a deceased birth parent.

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)