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Model laws: OBC or
OBC plus records
OBC/records access with various limits
Tiered access based on date of birth or adoption
Mutual consent or
Court order
Court order only
ARC provides this map as a quick guide with links to:
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How to request records
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Key sections of state statutes
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Recent legislation
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Active state advocacy groups
State "Sunshine Laws" typically exclude access to adoption records and original birth certificates.
Please notify us of needed updates or corrections here.
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