MAINE
STATE ADOPTION SPECIALIST:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
Maine Department of Human Services
Bureau of Child and Family Services
Virginia Mariner
221 State Street, State House Station #111
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
(207) 287-5062
Fax: (207) 287-5282
ACCESSING ADOPTION INFORMATION:
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 18 or older, an adopted adult's kin, and adoptive parents or the legal guardian of an adopted adult can petition the court for non-identifying information.
Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through an Adoption Registry.
Using the Adoption Registry: The following parties may use the registry: adopted adults age 18 or older, adoptive parents or a guardian if a child is younger than 18 or deceased, birth siblings age 18 or older, guardians of birth siblings younger than 18, and birth parents.
Contact:
Maine State Adoption Reunion Registry
Office of Vital Records
221 State Street
Augusta, ME 04330-0011
(207) 287-3181
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/