Washington Adoption Laws
Access to Adoption Records
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information:
Adoptive parents, adopted adults, and birth parents may obtain non-identifying information. The age of adulthood in WA is 18.
Obtaining Identifying Information:
Identifying information is provided through a confidential intermediary system. Adopted adults also can file a form for disclosure or nondisclosure with the Department of Health.Using a Confidential Intermediary:
The following persons may use the confidential intermediary service:- adopted adults age 21 or older, or adoptees under age 21 with permission of adoptive parents,
- birth parents,
- birth siblings, and
- birth grandparents.
Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate:
Birth parents can receive a photocopy of the original birth certificate for a fee of $15.00 (see Tina Musso's Washington State Informtion for details). An adopted adult age 18 or older can receive the birth certificate if- the adoption was finalized after October 1, 1993, and
- each birth parent has not filed an affidavit of non-disclosure.
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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