Adoptions After Sept. 18, 1996 - Adoption Records are Open if Adopted Person is between 18-21 Years of Age (H.B. 419)

Adoption records may be opened if an authorization by the biological parent(s) is on file and the adopted person is older than 21 or by the adoptive parent if adopted person is between 18-21 years old.

Request for Assistance by Adopted Person

An adoptive person over the age of 21 and was available for adoption after Sept. 18, 1996 can request birth information. If he/she is older than 18, the adoptive parents can request the information for them. Birth information will be disclosed if an authorization of release (or signed disclosure) has been registered and authorizes the information released.

• Request for Assistance by Adopted Person Form

• Two pieces of identification (if name change or marriage, need to show linkage)

Rescission for Request for Assistance by Adopted Person

You may cancel your Rescision for Assistance by completing this form. Purpose of rescinding the Request for Assistance by Adopted Person or Parent(s) previously filed.

• Rescission for Request for Assistance by Adopted Person Form

• Two pieces of identification (if name change or marriage, need to show linkage)

Authorization of Release Form for Birth Parent

Biological parent(s) who did not sign the Disclosure Statement (ODHS 1693) when giving a child up for adoption can file an authorization form that provides identification information about themselves.

• Authorization of Release Form for Birth Parent

• Two pieces of identification (if name change or marriage, need to show linkage)

Denial of Release for Birth Parent

Biological parent(s) who wishes to change their mind and decides that they do not want their information shared with the biological child can complete this form.

• Denial of Release for Birth Parent

• Two pieces of identification (if name change or marriage, need to show linkage)

To request a form by telephone or mail a request:

Ohio Department of Health
Vital Statistics
P.O. 118
Columbus, Ohio 43216-0118

Telephone: (614) 466-4784

Last Reviewed: 7/31/08