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 Registry
PO 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)