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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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5,856 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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Registration is free, and the unique search tool ensures measurable match results. When you find your birth parents, remember to approach the reunion with an open heart and understanding, as it can be an emotionally significant experience for everyone involved.
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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Georgia Who Chose To Be Featured
16. BODENE67 : I was born in Columbus,ga on august 7 1967
17. BODENE67 : I was born in Columbus ga on August 7 1967
18. BODENE67 : I was born in Columbus ga on august 7 1967
19. Davina428 : I am searching for birth family especially my father!!
20. Carolgibson : My son was born the day before thanksgiving in 1988 at North Fulton Regional Hospital in Alpharetta Georgia. I was barely 16 and far from being mature enough to raise a child. So the extremely difficult choice was made to place him for adoption through a lawyer. I would love to know how he is doing and pray he has had a great life.
21. FlintTheCat : Looking for birth parent. I just want to know my family history and if I have any siblings. My parents said it was a closed adoption. Now both of my adoptive parents have passed away and I would like to find out where I came from.
22. Mrsgreenfield : I was born at kennestone hospital in Marietta, Georgia to teenage parents.
23. Mrsgreenfield : I was born at kennestone hospital in Marietta, ga on 12/12/75 to teenage parents.
24. Edward1960 : Looking for birth father or siblings. BF from the Dalton Georgia or Rome Georgia area. His father may have been VP of a farm supply co.
25. Martinheidi : I am searching for my sister who I have recently found out about. She was born in Sarasota Florida, and possibly adopted by parents from Georgia-but unknown for certain. White Female. Original BC states last name as Harvell.
26. Fmalcom : I was born in Jackson County/Commerce, Georgia at BJC Medical Center. Dr. A.A. Rogers, Jr. was the doctor Father: Allen (born ,1957) Mother: Donna (born ,1960), her daughter, Dana (born ,1977). They were not married. I would just like to meet my biological family and connect with them. Learn my heritage and about them as people. I am secure, happy, and had a great upbringing with my loving adoptive family and wanted to thank my biological family for giving me that opportunity.
27. Fmalcom : I was born in Jackson County/Commerce, Georgia at BJC Medical Center. Dr. A.A. Rogers, Jr. was the doctor Father: Allen (born ,1957) Mother: Donna (born ,1960), her daughter, Dana (born ,1977). They were not married. I have had an awesome upbringing and have a great family of my own now. I would just like to connect to my biological family as well.
28. Fmalcom : I was born in Jackson County/Commerce, Georgia at BJC Medical Center. Dr. A.A. Rogers, Jr. was the doctor Father: Allen (born ,1957) Mother: Donna (born ,1960), her daughter, Dana (born ,1977). They were not married. I have had an awesome upbringing and have a great family of my own now. I would just like to connect to my biological family as well.
29. Amanurse : Georgia Baptist Hospital Atlanta GA Dr Shessell Baby bracelet name = J LONG
30. Katgunn12 : I want to find my birth parents. I feel as if this part of my life is missing and I would like to figure it out.
