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NOTICE: Kansas is an “Open Records” state. See “Identifying Information” and “Obtaining An Original Birth Certificate” below:

Identifying Information: The Department of Social and Rehabilitation may contact the birth parents at the request of an adopted adult for any reason and at the request of adoptive parents of a minor for medical information. The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services may contact the adopted adult for any reason and the adoptive parents of a minor in the event of a health or medical need. Information will not be given to the birth parents without the consent of the adoptive parents of a minor adoptee or the adopted adult. An adopted adult may receive all information in the file.

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: The original birth certificate may be opened by the State registrar only upon the demand of the adult adopted person or by a court order. Adult adoptees over the age of 18 can access original birth certificate for $10 from Kansas Bureau of Vital Statistics, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS 66612. Must submit written, notarized request.

For information about adoption related information and records:
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Children and Family Policy Division
915 SW Harrison, 5th Floor
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-0918
Fax: (785) 368-8159

Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults and birth parents can receive some information.

Note: For all above services… Must submit written request with Xerox copy of driver's license or birth certificate.




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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/