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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
751. GalaxyRed5 : I was born at stormont vail hospital in topeka kansas, i believe my biological mothers name is Monica Jay Allen.
752. Amenahgrock : I he lives or lived in Jordan and his name is Ahmed elhomeed
753. DanielBeaver88 : I was born in Parsons, KS on 7/5/88 and my mother’s name at the time was Cynthia Sue Morris. I am looking for her and my biological father as well to learn more about them and my biological background.
754. Sshowers89 : I am searching for my step-mothers birth parents or family. She was born June 8th 1955 in Waterloo Iowa. She was adopted by Wilbur and May Olson. Please contact me if this sounds familiar.
755. Brooklynbrooks_12 : I am looking for my brothers, they are twins. Their names are Stephen and Jonathan. They were born in Manhattan, KS and given up for adoption by my mother Sarah Hamilton. I know they currently live in Kansas City, and had lived in Topeka.
756. CheyennePrattLmt : My sister and I are looking for our Twin Brothers, they are roughly 30 and are named Stephen and Jonathan. The agency used was Life Choice Ministries.
757. Deanahorn : Born in Larned, Ks. Birth name is Jennifer Kay. I am full blood sibling and am reaching out to find her.
758. Jonathanstahl : My twin brother and I were born in fort Riley KS. I believe The adoption agency was called life point. Seeking our siblings. Our bio mom has refused to give the information.
759. WJW70 : I have some information on my birth mother. Her name is Dorothy Turner and she is from Texas. She was born on or around June 27, 1931. I was born in Santa Ana, California on December 25, 1948. I believe I may have found her already through ancestry.com, but I’m not sure, and I do not wish to contact her until I am sure she is my birth mother.
760. WhitneyFamily : Searching for a sister born in Dyersburg, TN to single mother. Mothers maiden name, Whitney. My sibling was born between 1962 and 1965.
761. Emilymae29 : I would love to find my older half-brother! Our father and your mother were both from Michigan and I think you were born in the late 70s / early 80s. I think your adoption took place in the southeastern US, and your moms name may have started with the letter V.
762. WhitneyFamily : Searching for biological sibling, brother, born in Dyersburg, TN. Birth mothers maiden name Whitney.
763. Dmiller0 : My sister’s name was Stacy (Staci?) and as I was told was initially adopted by Mary Jo and William Miller (may be under Borowiak or Boroviak) and was later put back up for adoption shortly after that. She may be biological. She was physically disabled. She had an older brother and possibly a younger brother during that time. She resided for a time in Shawnee‚ Kansas.
764. RitaBarrett : Birth mother Eva Mullins
765. Mrsmith222 : Travelle Cortez smith II Wichita Kansas Heartland
