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STATE ADOPTION SPECIALISTS:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
PO Box 149030, E-557
Austin, TX 78717-9030
(512) 438-3412
Fax: (512) 438-3782

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Post Adoption Services
P.O. Box 149030, E-557
Austin, TX 78717-9030
(512) 438-4986
Fax: (512) 438-3782

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
PO Box 149030, E-557
Austin, TX 78717-9030
(512) 438-4516
Fax: (512) 438-3782


ACCESSING ADOPTION RECORDS:
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adoptive parents, legal guardians of adopted adult, and adopted adults may obtain non-identifying information.

Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through a registry.
Using the Adoption Registry: The following persons may use the registry: adopted adults age 18 or older, birth parents, and birth siblings age 21 or older. The registry is provided through either the agency or the Texas Department of Health-Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Contact:
Central Adoption Registry
Bureau of Vital Statistics
TX Department of Health
PO Box 140123
Austin, TX 78714-0123
(512) 458-7388

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized.




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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/