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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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1291. KansasAprilLawrence : Please. Lawrence Kansas. Duvall or Lawson. I know your out there
1292. Missmart13 : Wichita‚ KS
1293. Breckgirl : Looking for birth parent(s). I was born at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka‚ Ks on Aug. 11‚ 1962. The adoption went through Kansas Childrens Service League.
1294. Staceygibbs81 : I am in search of my nephew that was adopted along with his two siblings. My name is Stacey.
1295. Staceygibbs81 : I am looking for my nephew that was adopted with his siblings while in foster care. His name was Kolbie Morgan Lorenzo Austen before adoption.
1296. Staceygibbs81 : I am looking for my niece that was adopted out while being in foster care. She should be turning 17 in August.
1297. Hazemuffin : My original last name is Mccammon and my birth mothers legal name is Pamela Mccammon . I have 2 sisters who were adopted by different families who I don’t know their names. I just found out ones birthday today.
1298. Kaleb24 : I have my adoption records from the state of Kansas‚ however‚ I have 3 siblings that I am still searching for that are older than I am. We were all born in Salina KS‚ and all were adopted. I have birthdates and no names which makes it more difficult. My mothers name was Marjorie Irene (Yent) (Robinson) Sheets. There were a total of 9 children with 5 us being adopted.
1299. AshleySterns : We don’t know to much about my grandmother’s first born son‚ and she has sense passed away. She tried to find him for years. I made a promise to her that I would keep looking for him. I wanted to find him at Christmas for my grandmother’s 2 daughters‚ that would be my mother and my aunt. They have always want to meet him. His birth name is Richard Keffer. He was born at Booth memorial Hospital‚ in Wichita‚ Ks. From my understanding the hospital adopted him out just hours after she gave birth. Richard’s mother’s name was Beverly Anne Keffer. Her DOB is 04/30/1950 - DOD is 03/24/2022. Christina Marie Brown is her oldest daughter. DOB 01/29/1970. Misty Lynn Brown is the last daughter she had. DOB 11/10/71 Richard was born in either the year 1967 or 1968
1300. Beth1952 : I am searching for my birth mother‚ I know her name is Dorothy‚ she named me Beth.
1301. Bhybki : My nephews name was Jesse James Bell. He was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita‚ KS on February 9‚ 2005. He had hydrocephalus and was flown to St. Louis‚ MO where he underwent a surgical shunt placement. This would result in a scar on the back of his head. He was taken around 2007 from the State and was later adopted out. We miss him. He is very loved. He has 2 older siblings and a younger brother that would love to meet him. His parents do not have custody of any of them.
1302. Tredav9 : Marysville kansas is my place of birth I know nothing g else about myself
1303. Mslamb7795 : I am looking for my niece who was born in Kansas. Her father was in the marines at the time and her moms first name is Tonya and both had lived in Detroit‚ Michigan before the birth in Kansas. She was born as Kiara Crystal Mullins and would be in her late 30s to early 40s. She was placed for adoption as an infant and I have been searching for her for year’s. She has a sister named Mya Mullins who now attends Eastern Michigan University and is 18 years old. You have immediate family here in Michigan.
1304. Christistrangstalien : My half sister was born in Minneapolis‚ Minnesota. Believed to be born at Swedish Hospital‚ which is now Hennepin County Medical Center. My half sister was adopted through Lutheran Social Services. However‚ she was adopted out of state. Her birth mother‚ my mom‚ named her but I’m not sure the birth name given. Possibly Tiffany. My half sister does have a full brother‚ as they share the same father. He was born in 1967. She was born prior to that. I have found our brother.
1305. AOwen87 : My Father met a lady in St Pete Florida a couple years before I was born (1987). My Fathers name is Randall aka Randy Owen he and my uncle Geoff had a fling with the lady and I am unsure if the brother is question may be my sibling or my cousin but I want to know. Last I remember my Dad saying is the lady took off with the boy and gave him up for adoption I think in Louisiana or Georgia I’m not sure. I do know it was a closed adoption.
