Louisiana Adoption Laws
Access to Adoption Records
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information:
Non-identifying information is available to adoptive parents upon placement of a child.Obtaining Identifying Information:
Identifying information is provided through an Adoption Registry.Using the Adoption Registry:
Adopted adults age 18 or older, birth parents, and birth siblings may use the registry. One hour of counseling is required.Contact:
Louisiana Adoption RegistryPO Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(504) 342-9922
(800) 259-2456
http://www.dss.state.la.us/departments/ocs/Registry.html
Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate:
An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized.Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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