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All Indiana adoption records are kept by the clerk of court in the county in which the adoption took place. Some records are also kept by the Indiana State Department of Health. The Indiana State Library does not have adoption records. Access to adoption records may be limited depending on when the adoption occurred.

To receive adoption information, the individual seeking information must be at least 21 years old, and complete both forms, identifying and non-identifying. A request may be submitted to obtain non-identifying information by completing and submitting Form 47897.

Because California is a closed records state, there's no legal mechanism to gain access to California sealed adoption records without the consent of those involved in the adoption. That said, there's no law against sharing information voluntarily to facilitate a reunion.

Yes, the registrant must be at least 18 years of age to register. Adoptees must be 21 years of age and provide consent to release the records. Are Indiana adoption records public? No, Indiana adoption records are sealed by the court.

Adoption Agency Information & Rates ServiceFee ChargedStep-Parent/Relative$425-$850Independent$3,000, incl. HS, Adoption Educ., Post-Placement ServicesNon-Special Needs$3,000, incl. HS, Adoption Educ., Post-Placement ServicesSpecial Needs$3,000, incl. HS, Adoption Educ., 2 Post-Placement Reports18 more rows

The States that allow birth parents access to nonidentifying information are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania (if the adopted person is at least ...