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Accessing Arkansas Adoption Records
In 2018, Arkansas implemented a new law that allows adoptees to unseal their adoption records once they turn 21. While the law provides a way to access Arkansas adoption records, it also comes with red tape, including notary requirements and a fee.
If you want an easier way to reunite with your biological relatives, Adopted.com can help. We offer a voluntary adoption reunion registry where adoptees, birth parents, and others impacted by adoption can connect very quickly.
To join our registry, you don’t need to get a form notarized or pay a fee. All you need to do is answer ten simple questions that most people know about the adoption.
Our registry spans the state of Arkansas, from Fayetteville to Little Rock and everywhere in between. We offer a safe, secure way to reconnect with your birth family. Register for free today to join a community where reunions happen every day.
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3,229 Are Adoptions in Arkansas Open?
Yes, Arkansas allows families to arrange open adoptions. In an open adoption, the adoptive family knows the birth parents’ identities. One or both birth parents may even have ongoing communication with the adopted child, such as phone calls or face-to-face visits.
However, the official adoption files are sealed even in an open adoption. You cannot access the adoption records unless you’re an adoptee over 21 years old.
How Do I Get My Original Birth Certificate if I Was Adopted in Arkansas?
Your original birth certificate is part of your adoption file. You can get this document by submitting a written request to the Arkansas Department of Health if you’re over 21. When you receive your original birth certificate, it will be marked “not intended for official use.”
Arkansas allows birth parents to redact their names from an adoptee’s original birth certificate. If one or both of your birth parents have asked to keep their identities confidential, their names will be removed from the copy you receive.
How to Unseal Adoption Records in Arkansas
Adoptees in Arkansas can request their adoption files once they’re 21 years old. You must complete a form from the Arkansas Department of Health to unseal your adoption records. You’ll need to provide proof of your identity, such as a driver’s license. You’ll also need to have the form notarized.
If an adoptee has passed away, their surviving spouse, child, or child’s guardian can also request their adoption records. You’ll need to complete the same form and include proof of your identity. You’ll also need to submit your own birth certificate and notarized documentation of your relationship to the adoptee. A marriage or birth certificate can satisfy this requirement.
For all requests, there’s a $100 fee to access adoption files. You can submit a check or money order to the Arkansas Department of Health with your mailed application.
How Do You Access Arkansas Public Adoption Records?
Arkansas adoption records aren’t public, and you can only access them if you’re an adoptee or the spouse, child, or child’s guardian of an adoptee who has passed away. If you don’t fall into one of those categories, you’ll need a court order to unseal adoption records in Arkansas.
While the state limits who can access adoption records, you may be able to access some information through the Arkansas Mutual Consent Voluntary Adoption Registry (MCVAR). This voluntary registry can connect birth relatives if they both consent to having contact.
You can register to identify your birth relatives if you’re:
- An adoptee who’s at least 18
- A birth parent
- A birth grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or sibling
To register with the MCVAR, you must complete an affidavit form, attend a one-hour counseling session, and pay $20. Once you complete these steps, you will be notified if one of your biological relatives joins the registry.
Additionally, the MCVAR can provide non-identifying information about an adoption, including genetic, health, and social histories. This information doesn’t include the names of the adoptee, the adoptive parents, or the birth parents.
You can register to access this information if you’re:
- An adoptee who’s at least 18
- A birth parent
- A spouse, child, or child’s guardian of a deceased adoptee
- An adoptive parent or a legal guardian
- A child welfare agency with custody of an adoptee
To obtain this report, you must complete an affidavit form and pay $5.
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1066. Kadencesmommy2015 : I would love to know the wellbeing of my adopted son. He was 8 months old when he was take. From me and i miss him everyday..
1067. Dennisvance : I was 13 when John collier jr and angela collier was born to Johnny lee collier Sr and theresa ann collier ( Vance ) when thier marriage fell apart of extra affairs out side of the couple Johnny collier sr was rewarded custody in final saying And that is when I lost all knowledge of the children Until later they were removed from the house for criminal doing on father fault he was from ward ark he had family in cabot and ward and I read that his mother passed recent I don’t know if he still remains in prison he was jailed for rape charge and if I’m not mistaking It was angela the little girl he was accused of .
1068. AmySmith1969 : Caysi Bell
1069. Marvin8519 : Mom name is Natasha white.im the dad name marvin Sanders. They were born at jefferson regional hospital in pine bluff ark.
1070. Belindasmall7372 : I just need to know if she is ok she was born in Fayetteville Arkansas. I used friends of children adoption agency Teri lovin was my case worker. I pit her up for adoption bc I loved her not bc I didn’t want her.
1071. Cam261999 : Mother Courtney Father Jeremy west
1072. KristianHorton : Mother yasmein Davis Father Dionko Horton siblings Knyza Horton Dionko Horton jr. Quanterion Tucker, grandmother Donna Quells grandfather Tony Davis born in Hope Ark. are Texarkana Texas.
1073. Shadrianmurray76 : my name is shadrian Monique Murray and I’m am looking for my daughter name, who adopted through Bethany Christian adoption agency and if you’re as well I love you so much that I left the adoption open for you to find me. the agreement was for to help keep track and failed the both of us and cut off contact. please look for me on facebook thank you and hope to hear from you soon.
1074. MariahWantland : Washington regional hospital Fayetteville arkansas Birth mother - Rose Ann Barton Birth father - phillip joseph wantland jr
1075. Carriannehenry : Please baby, find me! I love and miss you more than the world. You are my sunshine.
1076. PippiLou : I’m looking for information on Brenda Claire Satterwhite she was my children’s grandmother and we would like to know more about our heritage. I was told birth last name Seay. Was adopted by Sam and Vonda Satterwhite in Woodruff County Arkansas.
1077. Lightspeed : he is a twin mom died in November
1078. JimmyLaird : I have no information other than knowing that I am adopted. I was never told I was adopted, but I’m black and my adoptive parents are white. My adopted parents have discussed much of the situation regarding my adoption. Sadly, I think they’re hiding something. Especially being that they weren’t able to have children of their own. I don’t even have my birth parents names to even start a search. My adoption records are sealed. I know that I was born in Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. My adoptive parents are Bruce and Mary Laird. I want answers. I’m tired of being in the dark and feeling like I don’t know who I am. My adoptive parents were not supportive of them adopting me, therefore I’m 40 years old and left without any family, but my wife and kids. I’d give anything to know what happened and who my real family is. I don’t know what it is to have aunts, siblings, cousins, etc.
1079. Shaylee623 : My name is Samantha Janette "Cordes".My parents that adopted their names are Lana May cordes her birth date is april 18 1963 and Jack David Cordes his birth date is March 25 im not sure his year.They lived in germany due to my adopted dad being in the military.They flew to the USA to adopt me than went to germany until he was done with being in the military there.I was born December 15 2005.They claim they are my parents but have told my close friends family member other wise who end up telling me.They dont tell me anything about my childhood or wont admit to not being my real parents.Please help me.I know live in Illinois.I believe i may have been adopted in an east coast stae of the USA but not sure.
1080. JimmyLaird : I was adopted at 2 days old to a white family in Fayetteville Arkansas. I was born at Washington Regional Medical Center. I don’t know anything AT ALL about my birth family. Apparently my birth mom name is/was Marie Hunter and I don’t even know if that’s her real name. My adoptive parents never really discussed the details of my adoption. My adoptive parents names are Bruce and Mary Laird
