Louisiana State Regulations - Access to Adoption Records
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:
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Louisiana Adoption Registry
PO Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(504) 342-9922
(800) 259-2456
http://www.dss.state.la.us/offocs/html/registry.html
Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate:
An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized.
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Source: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Reprinted with permission.
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