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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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5,821 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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91. Jessaw25 : I am looking for the daughter of either Maggie or Jackie who had a relationship with Richard Eulon Walters sometime between the mid-1960’s and mid-1970’s. There was a daughter born from each of these women and I am another daughter of Richard Walters. I believe he knew Jackie’s daughter, somewhat, in the 1970’s. Maggie got married at the time she was pregnant. I believe this relationship was in the mid 60’s. All in all, I know I have two half sisters out there and I would just really like to chat with them. Richard lived in Anaheim, CA at the time. He had two brothers, William (Bill) and Michael (Mike) Walters. Michael never married though Bill Walters did marry Susan (O’Brien) Walters. Both brothers were older than he was. Richard was born in 1949. His mother is Annie Beth Parrish Walters Shuma. Harold Walters was his father. I was told I look quite a bit like one of the girls, at least I did when I was younger. So I am hoping my face might now hold some similarities.
92. Leehumphrey : I was adopted by shurren grant Humphrey and sue Humphrey in Atlanta ga. in 1967.i think the time was when I was 6 to 7 weeks old.i do not know the agency that was used.
93. Sbuskie4 : am trying to find birth mother constance long DOB 1/29/1926 had daughters Valerie long DOB 1951-1955, unknown named daughter that went by nickname Squeeky long DOB 1953-1955 I was born and spent first 3 years with sisters and a family whose last name was Robertson that lived in lookout mountain ga. i was born in bedford England in may 1957. I went by the name of holly long. father was possibly in air force and was last possibly station at radar station in cloudland canyon ga. possible name of father john long
94. Laura612 : I was born at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. I was a very small baby and I know that my mother was very young.
95. CraigClark : I know my Grandmother was Linda Lee and she was a truck driver... last time i saw her it was 1995/96 in Walton county‚ Georgia. i also have two younger sisters born in 92 and 93
96. AllenHolder : New begingings adoption agency. My sister 2 years older have the same adopted parents.
97. Canislupusx3 : I put my daughter up for adoption I need to find her her name is lauren
98. Aingrammiller : My birth mother’s name is Sheila Musgrove‚ who lived in West Columbia‚ South Carolina when she got pregnant with me at 15 in 1974. She then was sent to Bainbridge‚ Georgia to live with her older sister. I was born in an adjoining town.
99. Brandon_Laney : Bonnie Laney and James (Wink) Laney are my adoptive parents
100. Caroldeane : Dovi Smith and me I was 2 are 3 yrs of age in this picture I don’t know if that’s my Grandmother are Mother my DNA says Sioux and Cherokee
101. Chart75697 : I am in search of my sister who was given up two days after our mother gave birth. She was born July 14‚ 1970 to Nina Elizabeth Gateley. Born in LaGrange‚ GA at the hospital there. Attorney who handled the adoption was Nathan Knight of Newnan‚ GA who has since passed from Alzheimers disease. We have the same mother and father and would very much like to know you.
102. Tiffany60 : I am looking for my birth parents. They gave me up for adoption at time of birth. 11 months later they had my biological brother and gave him up also. My adopted parents adopted both of us. I have 2 sisters and a brother who I do not know. All live in Macon, GA.
103. Alvizo64 : adopted parents joanne seaver and alvin hensler
104. Ben1336 : I was born in Cobb county
105. Susanwesley : I was born November 17, 1963 in Columbus, Ga. I am told that the adoption was arranged prior to my birth. The Obstetrician was likely Dr. Harold Jarrell.
