Obtaining Non-Identifying Information:
Adopted adults age 18 or older or adoptive parents of an adoptee under 18 may obtain non-identifying information by petitioning the court.


Obtaining Identifying Information:
Adopted adults age 18 or older or adoptive parents of an adopted adult under 18 may petition the court to receive information. The court will then contact the birth parents for the consent. In addition to petitioning the court, an adopted adult may request the agency to contact the birth parents.

Using the Adoption Registry:
The following persons may use the registry, which is for medical histories only: birth parents, adopted adults and adoptive parents of an adoptee under 21.

Contact:

Karen Lollo

Adoption Medical History Registry

Fourth Floor, Bertolino Building

P. O. Box 2675

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675

(717) 772-7015

(800) 227-0225



Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate:
Adopted adults can receive the information on the certificate if the birth parents file consent.

Providing Information:
At any time after finalization, birth parents may consent to the release of the adopted adult's records and identifying information.

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Source: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Reprinted with permission.