[hopstein62]

i was born in davenport iowa feb 27th 1962 im female. the parents i have now got me through an attorney. thats all i know. do i have a chance in finding my bmother? help!!!!

[dl]

Thesearchguru has posted helpful information for each state. Here's the search resources for Iowa. Best of Luck!

Iowa Searching Resources
Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

STATE ADOPTION SPECIALIST:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
Iowa Department of Human Services
Adult, Children and Family Services
Hoover State Office Building, 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5358
Fax: (515) 281-4597

ACCESSING ADOPTION RECORDS:
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults and birth parents may obtain non-identifying information.

Obtaining Identifying Information: Adopted adults can receive information regarding the birth parents or birth siblings if they have filed a consent to the release of their information.

Using the Adoption Registry: The following parties may register: Adult adoptees age 18 or older who were born in Iowa; birth parents of children born in Iowa who have reached age 18 and were adopted; adult birth siblings (age 18 or older) of adult adoptees. All blood-related children of a birth parent must be 18 or older before information is released. Individuals may register by submitting a $25 fee, notarized application, and certified copy of their birth certificate.

Contact:
Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Vital Records
Adoption Registry Program
Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075
(515) 281-6263

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

Accessing Adoption Records: Adoption records are sealed and can only be opened by court order except if the adoption was final prior to July 4, 1941, and the adoption was not required to be sealed.

Many blessings on your search journey,
Colleen Buckner, THE SEARCH GURU
Moderator for Search and Reunion Message Board
Email: thesearchguru@yahoo.com
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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/