Are adoption records public in Arizona?
Arizona is a closed record state, so adoption records remain confidential and are not public record. Although adoption records are sealed to the public, Arizona law allows certified Confidential Intermediaries access to these sealed records.
How do I find adoption records in Arizona?
Arizona adoption records are sealed in Arizona for 99 years, but a Confidential Intermediary may be able to help you. For more information visit the Confidential Intermediary Program site. For adoptions over 99 years old, check with the Arizona State Archives or the county Superior Court in which the adoption occurred.
How long are adoption records kept?
Since the Children Act 1975 adoption agencies were expected to keep adoption records for 75 years, which was increased to 100 years by the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
How can I find my birth parents for free?
3 Free Ways to Search For Your Birth Parents
- Adoption.com Reunion Registry. The Adoption.com Reunion Registry is a fantastic tool to utilize when searching for your birth parents.
- Social Media.
- Records Search.
How do I find my birth parents in Arizona?
How can I find my birth parents? Absent access to those records, adoptees or birth parents trying to find each other can use the Confidential Intermediary program run by the state Supreme Court.
How do I find my adopted siblings?
Use search and adoption registries. Many adoption registries exist today to help adoptees and their birth family reconnect. You can use a site like Adoption.com or Adopted.com to enter your personal information (including when and where you were born) to see if any of your biological siblings are also looking for you.
How do I find my adopted child?
Here are the five steps of how to find a child that was adopted:
- Talk to the people who helped to facilitate your adoption.
- Research your state’s regulations about adoption records.
- Contact the County Court Clerk where you completed your adoption.
- Register with the online adoption reunion registry.
How do I find someone who was adopted?
