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How Adoption Records Work in Georgia
Georgia adoption records are sealed once the adoption process is complete. You can’t access them without a court order. If you’re an adoptee, birth parent, or biological sibling, you may be able to find family members through a state registry, but only if they mutually consent to sharing information.
The state contracts with a nonprofit organization to operate an adoption registry. It’s free to register, but if you want to conduct a search, there’s a non-refundable $300 fee per family member.
When you’re trying to learn more about your birth family, these roadblocks can be extremely frustrating and costly.
Adopted.com offers a simple, easy alternative for those looking to reconnect. You just need to answer ten simple questions about the adoption. Using information most people already know about the adoption, you can create a free profile. You’ll be notified right away if there’s a potential match.
Adopted.com is the largest voluntary adoption reunion registry in the United States. By registering, you can search for matches from Valdosta, Atlanta, or any other part of Georgia. Bypass the red tape and join today to expand the search for your birth family.
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6,468 Are Adoption Records Public in Georgia?
No, Georgia adoption records are not public. After an adoption is finalized, the records are sealed permanently. These records include an adoptee’s original birth certificate, which may have information about their birth parents.
How Do I Get My Original Birth Certificate if I Was Adopted in Georgia?
After an adoption in Georgia, the child’s birth certificate is amended to include their adopted name and their adoptive parents’ names. The original birth certificate becomes part of the sealed adoption record. Once sealed, it's only accessible through a court order. GARR cannot provide original birth records to adoptees.
Are Adoptions in Georgia Open?
Some adoptions in Georgia are open. An open adoption means the adoptive family knows the birth parents’ identities. In some cases, birth parents continue to interact with the adoptive family after the adoption. They may communicate through phone calls, social media, or in-person visits.
Even with this arrangement, Georgia's open adoption records are sealed once the adoption becomes finalized. Adoptees who know their birth parents still cannot access their original birth certificate without a court order.
How Do I Get My Adoption Records Unsealed in Georgia?
You need a court order to unseal your adoption records in Georgia. Typically, this process involves filing a petition with the court or state department that handled the adoption.
Another option offered by the state is the Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry (GARR). If biological relatives consent to sharing it, GARR can release identifying information such as names and addresses.
You can join the state registry if you’re one of the following:
- An adult adoptee who’s at least 18
- An adult child of a deceased adoptee
- An adult biological sibling
- A birth parent
- A parent or sibling of a deceased birth parent
If you want information about an adoption but don’t wish to connect with biological relatives, GARR can provide non-identifying information from sealed records. This information won’t reveal your birth parents’ names, but it may provide insights about their genetic, social, or health histories.
You don’t need a court order to access non-identifying information. You can submit a request through GARR if you’re an adult adoptee over 18 or the adoptive parent of a minor child.
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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Georgia Who Chose To Be Featured
1. Justlookin : I am iso birthmother and birthfather also brother of babyboy adopted by the smith family of atlanta ga. atty ray gary did the adoption‚ he has a brother that was adopted by a different couple‚ he was born feb 15 1963 and was adopted some time in november of 1963 to the smith family of fulton county. I would like to find out about them for my kids‚ both adopted parents are decesed‚ i will not contact them unless they perfer me too. we are not asking anything from them just would like to know who the were and their medical history. please for my childrens sake.
2. Scbysnack1 : FOUND - AUGUST 2022 Michigan‚ Muskegon‚ Grant‚ Washburn‚ Constance‚ Jerry‚ Loretta‚ Lima‚ Newaygo‚ Ken‚ Larry‚ Orville‚ Ravenna‚ White Cloud‚ Westbrook
3. Allivingston : I was born Sept 3, 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama. My birth weight was 5lb. 1 oz. My biological mother was 15 years old at the time of my birth and her family had her leave home. The Salvation Army took care of her until my birth. It is my understanding she gave me up for adoption without seeing me. This is all the information I have about my biological mother. I do not know anything about my biological father. I am not looking for a mother. I have a mother and my adopted father is now deceased. I am totally secure with who I am in life. I never had a desire to find my biological parents until I became a mother myself. I would like to meet my mother so that I can tell her this. If you ever spent a sleepless night wondering about me, it was needless. I was adopted by two people that loved me beyond measure. They made me believe I could do anything in life and I was their life. At least until my brother was born. You see they spent 15 years trying to have a child. They adopted me and 2 1/2 year later they had my brother. I love him as much as they do and my parents went to great measures to be sure that I knew their was no difference in the way they felt about me and my brother. My mother is 87 years old and I would like the opportunity of introducing her to my biological mother if it would not cause any problems for my biological mother. I do not want to intrude into her life if her current family does not know about me.
4. Wen123 : My son was born July 17, 1991 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. A Dr. L. Talley handled the adoption . I was not told anything other than that.
5. Navynuc021203 : I am looking for my birth sister who was born April 18‚ 1975 in Georgia. Her name at Birth was Alisha Kay‚ and she had brown hair and blue eyes when she was born. My mother was 15 at the time and did not have the choice to keep the baby.
6. Jcs629 : Birthparents had me at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. On August 16,1969 . State agency adoption one day later. I am happy and healthy but am curious and would like to know any medical issues for myself and children.
7. Bhuff50 : Hospital that son was born in was Macon Hospital, Macon Georgia. Mother’s name was Sandra Kowalsky. Father wants to meet son after all of these years.
8. TheresaLopezSymonds : I hope you had great parents and a great upbringing. I miss you every day! You mean the world to me! I hope some day soon I will meet you. You have two brothers name Christian and Steven and they can not wait to meet you. I am here for you in any way and everyway you want me to be. I love you and respect your wishes but I hope and pray you will come looking for us soon. Love Mom
9. Dixibele : I am looking for my son born 16jul75
10. Crystallynn78 : I am looking for my birthparents from Clayton County Ga. 1978. I was born August 13‚1978 and placed for adoption from the time of my birth. Five months later I was adopted by a wonderfull couple and have had a good life as an only child ever since! I have always been told the truth about being adopted and wondered if my biological parents were in Ga or have I saw them in a public place without knowing it.... As I am getting older my curiousness has become more aparent. Yes‚ I realize the risk of them not wanting to open this chapter of their lives and Im not sure if I would want to meet in person yet‚ but maby we could exchange a note or letters‚ pics‚ phone call‚ or whatever as long as everyone was comfortable. I would love to know things like medical history on my side‚ "A question I have never been able to answer in the millions of times I am asked it!" Thank You‚ Ronda
11. RLD4035 : I am looking for my brother that was born in 1940 in Atlant GA. I think that he was born at the Florence Ctitten Home. Mother did not sign the adoption papers. The baby was just taken from her. I remember she said something about the name Brown. I am not sure if that was the Doctor or the adoptive parents
12. Jamielent09 : I’m looking for a sister. She would be younger than me. I was born in April of 1980. I have found our brother. His name is Corey. He was born in 1976. I am looking for the third child. I was told her fathers name is Frank Aversa and she was named after him‚ so her name would be Francis Aversa. I don’t know how much younger she is. Corey is 46 and I am 42‚ so our sister must be in her late 30’s. I don’t know if she was adopted or not‚ or if her name was changed like Corey and I. My name used to be Donna Toree‚ and his name used to be Robert. If it helps‚ I was born with congenital scoliosis just like our mother.
13. BODENE67 : I was born in Columbus,ga on august 7 1967
14. BODENE67 : I was born in Columbus ga on August 7 1967
15. BODENE67 : I was born in Columbus ga on august 7 1967
