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Accessing Colorado Adoption Records
In Colorado, you can access adoption records if you’re an adoptee over age 18 or another family member, including a spouse, child, or sibling. Birth parents, however, only have access to the child’s original birth certificate after the adoption.
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4,896 Are Colorado Adoption Records Public?
No, Colorado adoption records are confidential and inaccessible to the general public. However, certain people can request access to adoption records. They include:
- An adult adoptee
- The adoptive parent of a minor adoptee
- The custodial grandparent of a minor adoptee
Other people can also look at adoption records with the notarized written consent of an adoptee or proof of their death. These people include:
- The spouse or civil partner of an adult adoptee
- The adult descendant of an adoptee
- The adult sibling or half-sibling of an adult adoptee
- The adoptive parent or grandparent of an adult adoptee
If you don’t fall into one of these categories, you can file a petition with the court that handled the adoption. The court may grant you access if you can prove you have a good reason to access the records.
How to Unseal Adoptions Records in Colorado?
You can unseal adoption records by completing form JDF 532 and providing proof of your identity, such as a driver’s license or passport. You can mail or return the form to the court that finalized the adoption in person. If you’re mailing the form, you need to have it notarized.
If you cannot view adoption records under Colorado law, you must fill out a form. The specific question on the form asks you to explain why you have good cause to view the records. You’ll also need to file an order for good cause with the court along with the form.
There’s no filing fee, but the court may have fees for research, document copies, or record retrievals. When you file the request, the court will notify you about applicable fees and tell you how to pay.
How Do I Get My Original Birth Certificate if I Was Adopted in Colorado?
If you just want your original birth certificate, not your entire adoption file, you can order a copy from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Complete the application and include a copy of your identification. There’s a fee to get an original birth certificate, plus a convenience charge if you use a credit card.
An adoptee’s birth parents also have access to the original birth certificate. However, they cannot view the amended version with the child’s adopted name and adoptive parents.
Other family members, including those who can access adoption records, can get an adoptee’s original birth certificate. Again, you’ll need notarized written consent from the adoptee or a copy of their death certificate.
Are Adoptions in Colorado Open?
Some adoptions in Colorado are open, while others are closed. An open adoption means the adoptive family and the birth parents know each other. In some cases, one or both birth parents may continue to have contact with the child after the adoption. In a closed adoption, the opposite is true, and the birth parents have no contact with the child.
Even in an open adoption, the records are not made public. An adoptee can get their open adoption records in Colorado when they turn 18. Adoptive parents or custodial grandparents can also request records for minor adoptees.
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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Colorado Who Chose To Be Featured
76. Debbielynn5505 : I was born at Colorado General hospital at 2:45pm. It was a c-section. The adoption agency was Lutheran service society. I was adopted on 6/28/72. Birth mom and dad were 20yo. I believe birth mom was adopted. I’m also wondering if I could have a twin who is male. I have paperwork documenting this but not sure if it was really given to the right couple. I had DNA completed and I am Danish and German.
77. Usafamily1 : I am looking for Peter Ann "Elizabeth" ? (birth name). There were 3 children put up for adoption at the time, my father Robert Lynn Forester "Bobby" (birth name), Michael Forester (who is in a home for the mentally challenged), and Peter Ann "Elizabeth" ?. Elizabeth had a different father and was adopted at birth around the same time the other 2 boys were also put up for adoption. Their mother was Dona Marie Tryner. I have found the mother and her subsequent children but am still looking for Elizabeth.
78. 33sleepy : My brother was born in Boise, ID. We believe the adoption took place in another state. This was a private adoption. I believe the adoption was through a doctor in Nampa, ID. I am not sure if the birth year was 1956 or 1957. Mother’s name Marlene Hayes she was 17 at the time of pregnancy.
79. Scotttonn : jUST CURIOUS, LOOKING
80. YourBirthMother : I am looking for my daughter‚ who was born on February 11‚ 1975. Her original birth certificate has her name as Baby Girl Martinez. She weighed 7lbs 12 oz at birth. She was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver Colorado. Doctor who delivered her was Donald A Cerrone. She was relinquished through Denver Catholic Charities. Case manager who handled adoption‚ was named Barbara DeCroce.
81. Debbie1952 : Grand Junction Osteopathis Hospital. Father’s mother told me my baby’s father would never accept respomsibility and my parents disowned me. She was to be put up for adoption but after more than 24 hrs. labor and a difficult labor, I pleaded to see her and after several hours of convincing them I was keeping her I got to hold her. Had no place to live, stayed with a previous neighbor, and after a few days, much anguish, came to what was best for her and a part of me died.
82. Debbie1952 : Anxious for any news, keep searching.
83. Buckylilred : I was born in Denver CO and was placed for adoption. I was in foster care in state of Colorado until my biological father was found to sign off his rights. I understand that my biological mother got pregnant with me in California and had me in Colorado. Possible on her way home. I know by biological parents were born in 1953 or 1954. I have limited information of my biological parents. I know my birth mother is auburn hair‚ blue eyes‚ 5’0" and 110lbs at time of my birth‚ I know she described herself as outgoing‚ talkative and vivacious. I know she wanted to be a stewardess. She stated she was Irish/Scottish/Dutch. My biological father was found in CA‚ he was a mechanic in a garage‚ was 5’9"‚ Olive colored skin‚ and Northern European Descent. I would like to find my biological parents so I can get medical background for myself and my children. I would love to know if I have siblings also‚ as I am an only child‚ since the death of my brother.
84. Jamie1970 : My son was born at the Florence Crittenden Home January 1970 in Denver, CO. I think the adoption was handled through them.
85. Daytoe : Adopted by a staff Sargent in the army stationed at Buckley in Aurora. Also had a older brother named Michael Dugue.
86. Jdpoer : I was born at Penrose Hospital. My adoption took place within 6 weeks of my birth.
87. DanielColorado : I was born at Lutheran Hospital in Wheatridge Colorado.
88. Lilcntrymama : Looking for my half-brother who was 2 or 3 when I was born. Mother’s name is Rhonda
89. Runnergirl08 : I’m looking for my biological parents. Baby girl born 11/8/1986 at University Hospital in Denver‚ Colorado. Given the name Shawnna Lee at time of birth. Birth parents names are Mark and Yvette.
90. Runnergirl08 : I’m looking for any family members/siblings. Baby girl born 11/8/1986 at University Hospital in Denver‚ Colorado. Birth name: Shawnna Lee. Parents names are Mark and Yvette.
