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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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991. Williamsteig12345678 : Via christy hospital in Pittsburg Kansas my adopted mom that past from cancer in 2013 her name was Amy Kathleen Steig.My adopted name is William Christopher Steig.Im athletic I like basketball I’m 6ft4.I think I’m biracial Idk.People keep telling me the state is hiding from me why I got adopted.
992. Msals80 : I was born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas on 4/18/80 and was adopted just a day or two after my birth. My adoption was arranged privately by an ObGyn doctor who knew both my birth mother and my adoptive mother. The social work report states that my birth mother was 17 years old when I was born. I am searching for my birth parents in hopes that I might unlock some answers about my origin story, family lineage, and guide my understanding of where (and who) I come from.
993. Pwmccall : I am looking for a baby that was born on May 19, 1963 at Booth Memorial Home for Unwed Mothers in Wichita, KS.
994. Anbeth : Danielle Zimmerman McPherson, KS
995. ScottDee : Looking for biological siblings on my bio father’s side. Most likely, all different mothers. I know the birth father’s name to be Tom Scime. I have done DNA testing on both 23 and me and ancestry.
996. Chrisunruh : Chris Unruh Born at Wesley Medical in Wichita Ks 10/14/1968 To: Ida B (Bell) Norton
997. Likes290 : my rights were terminated aug 2016 in franklin co ks my father had them last i knew but they were supposed to be adopted by a family in north carolina
998. Samic_2007 : My husband, Remington, was born in Hays, Kansas 3/12/1987 and was given to his parents at three days old. The delivering doctor was Dave Grainger. Remington was adopted by Sanfra and Louis Box. He was told that his birth mother had 3 older children in their twenties. He is under the impression that they were all three brothers and that his father was unknown.
999. KansasDaughter : Baby girl born at Manhattan, Kansas hospital. Private adoption. Mother was staying with Chris Fitzgerald. Father was probably in military. Unmarried couple. Parents may be deceased but if anyone knows about this adoption, it would be helpful to know the health history of the birth family. My mother was the adopted baby, I will be glad to share information with you, about her, if you can contact me. Thank you.
1000. JennyHill1001 : I am looking for my son. He was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, KS., on October 1, 1986. He was adopted through Lutheran Social Services in Wichita. I think he was given the name Christopher and had an older sister who was also adopted.
1001. Malixgilbert : Born St Joseph’s Hospital, Mother’s name Marie Rhoads, now Marie Espinoza Name at birth: Raula Maria Lopez Other names: Maria Alicia Rhoads Alicia Gilbert Wichita, KS
1002. Redrebeckka3 : I’m looking for my biological father. I know he was given up for adoption not sure when just found out who his biological parents were but unfortunately they’ve both past away n they gave him up
1003. Nextrakin : Dodge City Kansas
1004. IsabellaFaith : I was adopted via foster care to a Rebecca and Scott Alford. My birth mother was deemed an unfit parent due to her addictions to drugs, alcohol, etc. Her husband had been killed in the line of duty (he was a police officer).
1005. Gattilm : My father was born January 25, 1941 in Kansas City Kansas. He was adopted as an infant. I have no information on bio parents. He had red curly hair.
