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What You Need to Know About Kansas Adoption Records
In Kansas, adoption records are sealed and inaccessible to the public. However, adoptees can get copies of their records when they turn 18.
Kansas also allows adoptees and birth relatives, including parents and siblings, to search for each other. If both sides mutually consent, the state will share names and contact information for a potential reunion.
While getting access to Kansas adoption records is possible, the process can be long and overwhelming. If you’re looking for another and easier way to reunite with your birth relatives, Adopted.com can help.
With our voluntary adoption reunion registry, you can search for information. You just need to answer ten simple questions about the adoption, which most people already know.
We have the largest voluntary adoption reunion registry in the United States. Whether you’re in Topeka, Dodge City, or anywhere in Kansas, Adopted.com offers a way to reconnect with your birth family. Join for free today to start searching for the answers you’re seeking.
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3,465 Are Adoptions in Kansas Open?
Adoptions in Kansas can be open or closed. In an open adoption, the adoptive family knows the birth parents’ identities. The birth parents may even have contact with the adoptee, such as phone calls or visits. In a closed adoption, the birth parents remain confidential and have no contact with the child.
Regardless of the type of adoption, the records become sealed after an adoption is finalized. Adoptees can get Kansas adoption records opened once they turn 18.
Are Kansas Adoption Records Public?
No, Kansas adoption records are not public. However, the state allows adoptees to request their adoption records if they’re 18 or older. Birth parents in Kansas cannot access adoption records unless they get a court order.
How Do I Get My Original Birth Certificate if I Was Adopted in Kansas?
You can submit a request to access your original birth certificate, also known as a before adoption birth certificate, if you’re 18 or older. Your request must be written and notarized. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) provides a sample you can use to make your request.
Mail your request to the KDHE Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka. You also need to include a $20 fee to the Office of Vital Statistics. Once approved, you’ll receive an uncertified copy of your original birth certificate.
If you’re not an adoptee, you’ll need a court order to obtain a copy of a person’s original birth certificate.
How to Unseal Adoption Records in Kansas
Adult adoptees who want to access their adoption records can file a request through the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). You’ll need to complete a form and provide proof of identification with a copy of your driver’s license or birth certificate.
Once you file your request, you should get your adoption records within four to six weeks. These records may include your birth family’s medical and social history, photos, and correspondence. If a private agency handled the adoption, it may have more information. You should contact the agency to request your complete adoption file.
While Kansas only allows adoptees to access these records, the state will conduct adoption searches to reunite biological relatives. Adoptees, birth parents, and biological siblings can request searches.
The search process can take several months, and there’s no guarantee the state will find your family members. If the state can locate your birth relatives, they must consent to having contact with you. If they don’t, the state will keep a record of your search. Your information will be available to them if they change their mind and want to have contact with you in the future.
To start a search, find the appropriate form on the DCF website and complete it. For search requests, you must get the form notarized. You’ll also need to provide proof of identification.
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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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226. Kstreefrog : I am looking for my son who I gave up for adoption when he was born. I had him at St. Francis Hospital when I was 21 years old. I went through Catholic Charities for the adoption agency. His adoptive parents are Shannon (father) Lorie (mother, but unsure of how her name is spelt) The adoptive father has red hair, and the wife Lorie was a very tiny woman with blond hair. They both had been waiting for 10 years on the list before adopting Shane. They kept his name which was Shane Anthony. He tried to contact me when he was 13 or 15 years old through the agency and they messaged me on Facebook messenger, but at the time, I didn’t have internet and didn’t get the message until a few years later. I got in contact with the agency and they let me know that he had been wanting to visit me and asked me if I wanted to see him. I told them I would love to visit with him but when the agency tried to get in contact with the adoptive parents, their answering machine on their home phone was full and so were the voicemail boxes on their phone. They tried for several weeks but were never able to get ahold of them. They didn’t respond to any letters that were sent by the agency either.
227. Whistlerdpark121 : St Joseph hospital Kokomo IN, Howard county. Adoption through Catholic Charities, Kokomo. Birth name, Jill Renee Mast DOB 8-4-1975. Caseworker name, Carolyn Perry. Birth mother name Joan Mast, Ebert.
228. Jkfisher1968 : Born in Atlanta, Georgia adopted in another state
229. Eva_rock68 : my name is eva rock im in search of my daughter ashlie bolia i was forced to give her up when she was 2 by her real father i far as i know i dont beleave she was adopted i have been searching for years talked to some family memebers of ours but they would not let me know anything. i was in a didfficult marriage that i will not publish on her other then the man i was married to her father made me give her up because i was leaving him and i was 16 at the time.
230. Eva_rock68 : im eva rock looking for my daughter ashlie bolia i havent seen her since she was nine she went blind before the age of two. her father robert bolia forced me to give her up when i didnt want in an abusive relationship anymore. please help me find her.
231. Mherv30 : I have a twin sister and we were both adopted by the same family. The adoption agency was Holt.
232. Breeannamay1020 : I’m searching for a brother I did not know I had. I would love to be able to know him and have a relationship with him considering I thought I was an only child.. I really hope someone can help me find him
233. Mlou09 : I’m searching for one female sibling, she would have been born in Atchison, KS on May 12th, 1996. She was placed for adoption at birth through Adoptions with Love to a family that lived in New Hampshire.
234. Mistylucille : My daughter was a few years old.Her birth name was misty lucille peugh.my name is sharon peugh.her dads name is eddie white.It was the hardest choice I have ever made in my life and I did it because I do love her so much and wanted her to have the best in life.It was absolutely not because i did not want her.So if you are out there somewhere and you read this,whether you choose to contact me or not,I need you to know that you were everything to me,and you still are.I had some childhood issues that I allowed to cripple me to the point that I came to realize that I could not be a mother to you that you deserved.I will always love you until the day I die. and even longer.You have a mother that raised you,but you will always be my little angel in my heart and my memories even iff i never get to see you.
235. Dee89 : Hello, I am searching for my birth father. I was born in Fort Riley KS, July 25 1989 so I believe I was conceived September/October 1988. My father was in the Army at the time and moved from KS shortly after the night with my mother. As a result, my father was never notified and a name was not listed on the birth certificate. Please message me if you know anything! Thank you.
236. Kschieb10 : My birth mother name is Deanna Magnuson. I was born in Wichita Kansas. I have 3 biological siblings I believe but could have been adopted before I was born. They would not be full siblings. My birth mom’s lawyer for adoption was Richard Macias.
237. Jkenney41 : Lois Jean Kappler birth mother. Looking foe my brother born in 1961 or 1962.
238. LisaBurdett : The baby was born in Emporia Kansas. Mom was Constance Wiedmer father listed as Steve Long. I’m Connie’s sister.
239. 65monza : Adopted parents Bernice Jeanne Katherine Baker father Nathan Laporte Baker the 3rd. Born in holton kansas.
240. Svaldivi : Mother is Angela Valdivia gave birth in Topeka, KS Child’s name is Antonio
