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Adoptions are confidential. Recent changes to Oregon law allow some people access to certain court adoption records without a court order.

In 1998, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measure 58 and gave adult adoptees the right to see their original birth certificates. Since then, when it comes to adoption records, the state has been moving "from total secrecy to 'Give it to them,' " said Pope, the Beaverton adoption lawyer.

Who can adopt a child? You can be single, married, or have a domestic partner. You can live in a house or apartment, but must have a room for the child. You can work inside or outside the home. You must be at least 21 years of age or older. You must make enough money to support your family.

Oregon is an Unrestricted State. Oregon-born adopted people who are at least 21 years of age have an unrestricted right to request and obtain their own original birth certificates. Oregon law also allows adult adopted people, at age 18, to request and obtain specific records from their court adoption proceedings.

Open adoption in Oregon is an option for you if you are a woman considering adoption for your baby! Open adoption is a type of post-placement relationship in which birth mothers have a relationship with their children while they are being raised by their adoptive families.

Oregon adoptees over the age of 18 and adoptive parents may request a copy of the adoption records from the Oregon county court where the adoption finalized. To find out if the adoption was through a private agency or in what county the adoption finalized, contact the DHS registry at 503-945-6643.