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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
511. TonyWetzel123 : We were both adopted around 1962. My birth name is William Anthony Beasley and my adopted name is Anthony James Wetzel
512. Julianneking : I would love to meet you
513. Anpresco : Born at Humana Hospital in Overland Park Kansashalf brother born in 1984
514. Susanscheer : 1136 w george st banning ca Ann walls Coy walls Francis magness 502 e barbour
515. KaytlinH : My name is Kaytlin Wolf. When I was 10, my mom Charity Wolf had twin baby girls. Their names were Lilly and Peach. My mother left and a few years later, when she came back, my sisters were gone. I’ve been told several stories (all obviously lies) but I want to find out for myself. I only got to hold them a few times. Girls, if you’re reading this, I cant wait to meet you. And I love you.
516. Lghasemi63 : I’m searching for my half brother. All I’ve been told is that my father got a young girl by the name of Betty Ruth Burriss pregnant while they were in high school. It would have been sometime between 1969 and 1972. He attended Vanhorn high school in independence, mo.
517. Annamamrie2000 : my name is annamarie i had a family somewhere in kansas i am now in oklahoma city i was adopted at age 3 i don’t know what my pith parents names are i don’t know what they look like but i hope one day i will see them and find them my birth name is maria angela torres hernandez born march 29th 2000 at 11:53 am mom dad if your out there looking for me I’m looking too.
518. Jeveny25 : Born in Wichita, KS. To Hispanic 16 year old girl.
519. Lucyscout1939 : Born at Bethany Hospital
520. Babylvrrn : I am searching for my older sister, who was born in October 10 (+/- 1 day), 1968. My mother was placed in a girls home in Wichita Kansas as a young teenager to give birth and give it up for adoption. The name of the girls home was Booth Memorial and my sister was born at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She is African American, and may have potentially lived in Oklahoma for some portion of her life.
521. Loraina : He was born in West Virginia, but I don’t know where he was adopted. Adoption Services in Camp Hill PA might have been involved. I just sent in an Ancestry DNA test. Anyone looking should consider taking one or more DNA tests.
522. Mmattox : Manhatten Kansas
523. Taytay416 : Born and adopted out of St. Francis in wichita KS
524. Tuckmist : On July 23, 2000 I made the difficult decision to give my daughter Khloe Amberlynne Tucker up for adoption. I was young and ill prepared... It by far was the hardest decision I’ve had to make in my life. I wanted her to have what she deserved and I knew I couldn’t give that to her. She was born at St. Joseph hospital in Sedgwick County KS. I used an adoption lawyer by the name of Martin Bauer in Wichita KS. It was an open adoption and I received photos and updates for the first few years of her life. I’ve anxiously waiting for her 18th birthday to attempt to reach out to her. If she so chooses to do so, I’d be eternally grateful. However, if she doesn’t, I’ve accepted that outcome as well. Either way, I need her to know that she has a sister named Kayleigh Annalynne Nguyen. She’s always known about her... even used to have Khloe’s photo taped to the wall next to her bed. I made a promise to Kayleigh that I’d try to find Khloe and see about maybe uniting them. Thank you.
525. Gussell22 : St. Johns Hospital Leavenworth bitrh name is Knox
