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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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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Kansas Who Chose To Be Featured
256. SalaciousCrumpet : Seeking cousins I barely remember. You were born Jesse Stanton in or near Chicago IL, somewhere around 1975-1976, to parents Ron and Vicki/Victoria, and you have a younger sister named Sabrina. My name is Rhonda. Ron’s sister Dixie is my mother, which makes us cousins by blood, though we were probably all too young to remember. While I am in touch with Ron occasionally, and know his whereabouts, I am absolutely NOT here to push you to get in touch with your birth father if you don’t want to. I am not at all in touch with my own, so I understand if you prefer to stay anonymous. I’m just putting this out there because I don’t have a lot of family and I’m curious about your lives... hoping you grew up with fantastic parents and had a lot of fantastic days. And if not... we can always share stories of how we overcame. :) Either way - I hope lives right now are as happy and entertaining as can be, and I hope to hear from you. -Rhonda
257. SalaciousCrumpet : Seeking cousins I barely remember. You were born Sabrina Stanton in or near Chicago IL, somewhere around 1976-1977, to parents Ron and Vicki/Victoria, and you have an older brother named Jesse. My name is Rhonda. Ron’s sister Dixie is my mother, which makes us cousins by blood, though we were probably all too young to remember. While I am in touch with Ron occasionally, and know his whereabouts, I am absolutely NOT here to push you to get in touch with your birth father if you don’t want to. I am not at all in touch with my own, so I understand if you prefer to stay anonymous. I’m just putting this out there because I don’t have a lot of family and I’m curious about your lives... hoping you grew up with fantastic parents and had a lot of fantastic days. And if not... we can always share stories of how we overcame. :) Either way - I hope lives right now are as happy and entertaining as can be, and I hope to hear from you. -Rhonda
258. Stewdill : FATHER NAME WOULD BE RICHARD BOONE
259. Purpledolphin : Looking for adopted siblings. My brother was born May ’88 in Honolulu, Hawaii and my sister was born in Jan ’89 in Atchison, Kansas. The birth parents of both are Kelli Fairchild (Caucasian) and Caesar Lactod (Philipino). My brother (Caesar) and sister (Angela) were taken from mom by Atchison dcfs. Caesar had a condition known as "craniosynostosis" and Angela was born prematurely. It is believed the two kids were adopted together by an older couple. My adopted brother has recently tried to locate his birth mother via a case worker.
260. Sewgranny54 : I am a biological daughter of Navada Eady and am looking for my sister or any of her children. Her given name was Katherine Elaine Eady and she was born in 1946, Kansas, USA. Her adopted name is Kathy Seivern.
261. Kendrammt : I would like to help my husband find his birth mother. He was born at the University of Kansas medical center under the name of Cortney Fernandez, he is currently Cortney Black
262. 7422 : Mother was Arlene Crawford Robinson Adoptred name of child Dawn Michelle Robinson.
263. Megan721997 : l i know is that i was adopted at birth and was born in Kansas City to a woman named Heather
264. Elizabeth1207 : Hi, I am looking for my sister who was born in County Cavan, Ireland in August 1957. My mums name is Lucy Reilly who was also from County Cavan, Ireland. On my sisters original birth certificate her name was Mary Brigid. I believe that she was adopted by an american couple and taken to America, but I don’t know how true this is because of the secrecy that surrounded adoptions in Ireland in the 1950’s.
265. MikeLisa : Born November 3, 1959 Wichita Kansas Sedgwick county
266. Shamekia85 : I am searching for my nephew Trevelle Smith and my niece Ta’kaya Anderson they are brother and sister and me, my mom and sister are wanting to reunite with them. We miss them dearly and we just want to have some kind of contact with them. We use to have visits with them but I’m not sure what happened...PLEASE HELP
267. Laurahernandez : I’m unsure of the State that you where adopted from, your mother Joyce Ludwig was from Wisconsin and Minnesota, but went away for the birth. You might have been placed thru Catholic Charities Adoption Services. and your mother of Joyce Ludwing and father Lorne Johnson. Also not sure what year you where born, but my best guess is the end of 1968 or early 1969, as your mother was back in MN in the mid to late 1969. I am your sister and I was born July 1965, and we share the same father. I have had by DNA tested thru 23andme.
268. Corynnesullivan : I am Jonathan Lee Cole’s girlfriend. He is 19 years old, he lives here in Wichita KS, and is looking for his dad. I thought, if possible, reuniting him and his dad would be a good christmas present (: the possible name for his dad is Nick Eaton.
269. Coatsp02 : Born January 22 2000 Merriam kansas
270. Coffee4closers : Born in Wichita, Ks.
