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STATE ADOPTION SPECIALIST:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
Louisiana Department of Social Services
Office of Community Services
Lillian Smith
5700 Florida Boulevard, 8th Floor, P.O. Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 216-6925
Fax: (225) 342-4086
ACCESSING ADOPTION RECORDS:
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Non-identifying information is available to adoptive parents upon placement of a child.
Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through an Adoption Registry.
Using the Adoption Registry: Adopted adults age 21 or older, birth parents, and birth siblings may use the registry. One hour of counseling is required.
Contact:
Louisiana Adoption Registry
PO Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 342-9922
(800) 259-2456
Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized.
Email:
Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/