Maine State Regulations - Access to Adoption Records
Adopted adults age 18 or older, an adopted adult's kin, and adoptive parents or the legal guardian of an adopted adult can petition the court for non-identifying information.
Obtaining Identifying Information:
Identifying information is provided through an Adoption Registry.
Using the Adoption Registry:
The following parties may use the registry: adopted adults age 18 or older, adoptive parents or a guardian if a child is younger than 18 or deceased, birth siblings age 18 or older, guardians of birth siblings younger than 18, and birth parents.
Contact:
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Maine State Adoption Reunion Registry
Office of Vital Records
221 State Street
Augusta, ME 04330-0011
(207) 287-3181
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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