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About Adoption Records in Arizona
Arizona adoption records are sealed, and not all adoptees in the state can get their original birth certificates. Without this information, it’s difficult to locate and reconnect with your biological relatives.
One option available to Arizona adoptees is the state’s Confidential Intermediary program. If an adoptee or a birth parent makes a request through the program, an intermediary can contact the other party to see if they’re willing to share information.
Even with this option, however, you may have trouble finding what you’re looking for in Arizona. That’s where Adopted.com can help.
With Adopted.com, you don’t need your official Arizona adoption records for the opportunity to reunite with your biological family. Our voluntary adoption reunion registry allows adoptees and birth parents to search for one another if they’ve both mutually consented to share information.
From Tucson to Flagstaff, our expansive registry spans the state of Arizona, offering hope to those who are looking for information. Get started today by answering ten easy questions that you probably already know about the adoption.
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4,704 Are Adoptions in Arizona Open?
Arizona law allows for both open and closed adoptions. In an open adoption, a legal contract usually explains how communication will take place. Both the adoptive parents and the birth parents must agree to the contract.
However, Arizona adoption records are separate documents. They become sealed once a court has finalized the adoption, whether it’s open or closed.
How Do I Get My Adoption Records Unsealed in Arizona?
You’ll need a court order to unseal your adoption records in Arizona. Contact the county clerk in the county where the adoption took place. The county clerk can provide information about filing a petition for a court order to unseal your Arizona adoption records. Usually, you need to provide a compelling reason to unseal the records.
Are Arizona Adoption Records Public?
No. Arizona adoption records are closed and sealed for 100 years. You can’t get Arizona public adoption records without legal intervention.
However, Arizona offers a Confidential Intermediary program for adoptees and biological relatives who want to connect. This program allows a court-appointed intermediary to access court records. The intermediary can then facilitate contact between an adoptee and their birth parents (or biological siblings) if both parties consent to share information.
If you’re an Arizona adoptee or a biological relative, you can initiate a request through the Confidential Intermediary program. Birth parents can also update their contact preferences by submitting a form to the Bureau of Vital Records. On the form, you can indicate whether you want to be contacted directly or through an intermediary.
How Do I Get My Original Birth Certificate if I Was Adopted in Arizona?
If you were born between June 20, 1968 and Sept. 28, 2021, you need a court order to get your original birth certificate. In 2021, Arizona revised a state statute to allow future adoptees to access their pre-adoptive birth certificates. Unfortunately, the revised statute doesn’t retroactively apply to Arizona adoptees born in the 53 years before 2021.
If you’re an adoptee born before June 20, 1968, you can request your original birth certificate through the Arizona Department of Health Services. You must complete the form and mail it to the state Bureau of Vital Records with a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID. There’s a $5 fee to get your original birth certificate.
Arizona adoptees born after Sept. 28, 2021, will be eligible to get their original birth certificates once they turn 18.
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91. Mbenning21 : I was born March 16th‚ 1984 at Desert Samaritan in Mesa‚ AZ. I was placed with my adoptive parents 8 days later. The birth mother’s name is Jennifer Anne Leonard. She had another child before me‚ a boy‚ but they were adopted out through a private attorney. Same to be said for the sibling born after me. My adoption was through Christian Family Care Agency. I don’t have any info on the birth father. I would really love to find my brother. Thanks.
92. Uokspydr : I was born at Mesa General Hospital in Mesa‚ Arizona‚ and was adopted by a family in New York. My adoptive name is Meghan Lahey. I was not brought to New York until February 1992‚ but my adoptive father signed my birth certificate 10/17/1992x the day after my birth. I was told my birth mother may have been from California prior to my birth.
93. Sharonlg3 : Looking for biological grandparents or other close relations my mother was: Baby girl Shelton born to Linda Jones October 9‚ 1961 in Orange County‚ CA and taken right home from the hospital 2 to 3 days later by adoptive Father. Adopted family was in Arizona.
94. Mic82 : I was born in Phoenix AZ and adopted by a couple from Las Vegas, NV. From what I’ve been told my mother was very young, wore glasses, and had asthma. My adoptive parents had a private attorney I’m not sure what agency my biological family used. My birth certificate says I was born at 1:23am, at Phoenix Baptist.
95. Victoriasaunt : I am the biological aunt of the adopted child. Her bio mother was my sister‚ Lisa Lavon Mock and I am Lori Virginia Mock. Lisa was 18 at the time of delivery. The adoption was arranged through a private agency with a branch in Phoenix‚ AZ‚ that has long been out of business. Lisa had very specific requirements about the type of family she wanted to raise her baby (economically stable‚ east coast‚ bi-lingual) and the parameters were determined out of love and hope for expansive opportunities‚ as she knew she would not be able to provide a stable life for her child. The baby girl was born in Tucson‚ AZ‚ on Super Bowl Sunday‚ January 23rd‚ 1989. Lisa named her daughter Ellen Lavon‚ and I believe the adopted parents changed her name to Victoria. The adopted parents lived and worked in or around New York City. I don’t know where their residence was. The adopted mother is/was from northern Europe and English was her second language. She worked or volunteered at Sotheby’s. I heard the adopted father was a 5th Avenue advertising executive at the time. The adoptive parents sent a few photos to the adoption agency during the first two years and Victoria looked happy and healthy. She had blonde hair and probably had blue eyes. The photos were lost in a move. I live in Seattle‚ WA with my husband we have adult twin boys who are cousins. Lisa had another child when she was 32‚ so Victoria has a half sibling. We have longed to meet Victoria for years. There is a large and loving branch of extended family spread out from Phoenix‚ to Seattle to Boston and Virginia who are eager to meet you some day. I also have very important medical information to share. Victoria‚ if you are out there‚ please message me.
96. Bondae808 : I’m searching for my boyfriends son. He was born Shawn Michael Smith in Tucson‚ AZ.
97. Cortez92 : My adopted name is adriana asreala birdsall. My birth name is asreala diane cortez. Im trying to find my family. When i was taken away i was currently living in lompoc california with my older brother elias
98. Tiffanidawnpeters : My name is Tiffani Peters. I am searching for My daughter Deseree Alice Peter’s D.O.B. March 17 2004 . Deseree was born at Banner Estrella Hospital. Dr. Fingerhut delivered her.Deseree was AZDES CPS kidnapped 4 of my children. Deseree was placed with her siblings Chase and Say_Dei Llewellyn. Deseree was separated from her siblings and adopted out . AZDES CPS lied to my children and promised sibling visits. That never happened. your siblings Storm, Chase and Say-Dei are here waiting for you to find us. It has been too many years. Lets put our family pieces back together.
99. Tiffanidawnpeters : My name is Tiffani Peters. I am looking for my daughter Deseree Alice NoahPeters . DOB 03/17/2004. Deseree was born at Banner Estrella Hospital in Avondale Arizona . Deseree was kidnapped by AXDES CPS and put into foster care with her siblings Chase and Say-Dei Llewellyn. Deseree was adopted out separate from her siblings. Her name may have been changed to Alyssa or Alissa, or Alisa? Your siblings Storm, Chase, and Say-Dei are waiting for you to contact us.
100. SarahFairchilds : The Interlocutory Adoption Court Papers say I was Vickie Lee Duckett, at birth, born December 29, 1956. I was adopted out at Phoenix and my adoptive parents lived in Flagstaff. My mother was said to be about 13 so she would have been born in 1943 give or take a year. She was not married and the father’s whereabouts was said to be unknown. I’m not sure if my mother’s name was Duckett or my father’s name. I did an autosomal DNA test and I matched two 1st-2nd cousins by the surnames of Perry and Thornton. DNA proves I am of European descent. I suspect my Duckett Family is related to the Oklahoma Ducketts who migrated to Arizona and then to California. I have been searching for years and getting desperate so I will give a contact..... Any help anyone can give will be appreciated. Sarah
101. Mechavez : I was born 2 months premature at St Joseph’s hospital in phoenix with the Catholic social services over seeing everything. I weighed 2 lbs 11oz at birth. I am Cacausian and Hispanic per my DNA results.
102. Sherika : Hello, my husband was adopted 38 years ago by Andrew and Luci. Andrew was in the air force and he is black. Luci was his wife and she is white from Spain. My husband was told that he is mixed with hispanic and black but they have never specified exactly where from.
103. NickieP : Claire Parrill (Maiden name) and father listed as Steve Rigby. My last name now is Whipple I think the adoptive parents names were Vicki and Marty Martinson from California. It was a closed adoption and I only had a few minutes to see their names so I could be wrong. Tucson, AZ at Tucson Medical Center
104. Hananah : I was born in Mesa, Arizona at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. It was a closed adoption. The most i know about my birth parents is that one is German and the other is Italian and that, at the time I was told, I am the youngest of 5-7 children. I’m sure my birth mother wanted to wait till i was at least 18 to meet, however, due to my career choice, i’m afraid I wont have the time. I was adopted into a wonderful family who have raised me the best that they can.
105. Cass9011 : I want to find my siblings‚ twins named Daniel and Lita‚ mother Amanda swafford and father Robert fausbaugh‚ adopted in Arizona at around 4-5 years old
