Kansas State Regulations - Access to Adoption Records
Adopted adults and birth parents can receive some information.
Obtaining Identifying Information:
The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services may contact the birth parents at the request of an adopted adult for any reason and at the request of adoptive parents of a minor for medical information. The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services may contact the adopted adult for any reason and the adoptive parents of a minor in the event of a health or medical need. Information will not be given to the birth parents without the consent of the adoptive parents of a minor adoptee or the adopted adult. An adopted adult may receive all information in the file.
Kansas State Vital Records Office
Office of Vital Statistics
900 SW Jackson
Topeka, KS 66612-2221
(913) 296-1400
Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate:
The original birth certificate may be opened by the State registrar only upon the demand of the adult adopted person or by a court order.
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