How can I access sealed adoption records?
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Adoption records are sealed in most states and only specific persons can receive copies of adoption records, most of the time you can get non identifying information. Below are some useful links for adoption searches. My suggestion is that you apply for whatever you can apply for from both states, then armed with the information you get join some search and reunion groups on yahoo. also go to www.adoptionregistrymagazine.com
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GO ONLINE TO THE COURTHOUSE THERE AND ASK THEM IF YOU CAN VIEW AND OR ALL OF YOUR RECORD'S
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My suggestion would be to contact the offices of Social Welfare for the Phillpines. The link is provided below.\n\nYou may also want to contact the local embassy for the Phillipines if you are in the USA (There are three big ones in Washington, Chicago, and Los Angeles) and they should be able to direct you as to who best to contact for more information on past adoptions.\n\nGood luck on your quest!
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I found my birth parents for free and my records are still sealed to this day!!!  I'm 26 years old and found them when I was 19.  It only took me 6 months because they still live in my city that I was born in.  And don't worry if you don't have any names or whatever.  All I had was my date of birth!  Please Please don't be discouraged by these people who tell you that your records are sealed and to just move on!  Obivously most of the people that say this are NOT adopted.  I am living proof that it is possible and can happen for you.  First thing you need to do is find out if you were adopted thru a agency or if you are like me you went thru the court.  If you went thru the court like I did I can give you the steps you need to take to track them down.  Remember everyone has a paper trail this day and age!  It's a long process to put into this forum.  If you need help or would like help let me know!  My email address is lanoviaweddingflowers@hotmail.com  And remember to have an open mind.  The people that birthed you have feelings too.  Perhaps they may not want to be found.  So make sure you are prepared for the worse if this should happen...Anyway let me know if I can be of help and good luck!!!
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It depends what state you are in. generally you can go to your states website and search for public records
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Unless it is a case such as in the Juvenile court where the records are sealed, anyone can acquire the transcript of a case.  You would contact the clerk of courts.  There will likely be a fee and in some lengthy cases this can be significant.
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well if you know where the adoption taking place they may be able to help you .i went to the place where i was adoption and they came me some info but they couldn,t give me her name on the place
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Go to the court and get copies\ngo to PACER - public access to court electronic records at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/ and pull the records online (however, costs $0.08 and you need an account)  Note that not all documents in the docket are available online.  If you can't set up an account, find a local attorney with a PACER account.  Look for one who does federal or bankruptcy practice.\nCall the court clerks office.  Some courts provide a copy service and others will refer you to an outside service for copies (not cheap)\nGood luck
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you should be able to they are a part of public records you might have to pay a fee just go to vital records department of where you think she got married...
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Unless they are sealed, court records are public records and available from the court clerk's office. \n\nDepends on what you are looking for as to how soon it is available.
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Gaining access to something closed.
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try a trial of ancestry.com they have links to all kinds of records
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try:\n\nhttp://www.ancestry.com/
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All you have to do is run a check at the County Clerks Office in the County where you were born. I did just that to get mine when I lost my Birth Certificate. Unless they are sealed for what ever reason and then you might have to petition a court for release.
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Steps for Locating Adoptees, Birth Parents, and Adoption Records\nIt is estimated that 2% of the U.S. population, or about 6 million Americans, are adoptees. Including biological parents, adoptive parents, and siblings, this means that 1 in 8 Americans are directly touched by adoption. Surveys show that a large majority of these adoptees and birth parents have, at some point, actively searched for biological parents or children separated by adoption. They search for many different reasons, including medical knowledge, the desire to know more about the individual's life, or a major life event, such as the death of an adoptive parent or the birth of a child. The most common reason given, however, is genetic curiosity - a desire to find what a birth parent or child looks like, their talents, and their personality. \nWhatever your reasons for deciding to start an adoption search, it is important to realize that it will most likely be a difficult, emotional adventure, full of amazing highs and frustrating lows. Once you're ready to undertake an adoption search, however, these steps will help you get started on the journey. \n\nBeginning the Search \nThe first objective of an adoption search is to discover the names of the birth parents who gave you up for adoption, or the identity of the child you relinquished. \n\nJust like a genealogy search, an adoption search should always begin with yourself. Write down everything you know about your birth and adoption, from the name of the hospital in which you were born to the agency which handled your adoption. \n\nThe best place to turn next, is your adoptive parents. They are the ones most likely to hold possible clues. Write down every bit of information they can provide, no matter how insignificant it may seem. If you feel comfortable, then you can also approach relatives and family friends with your questions. \n\nGather together all available documents. Ask your adoptive parents or contact the appropriate government official for documents such as an amended birth certificate, petition for adoption, and the final decree of adoption. \n\nContact the Agency or the State that handled your adoption for your non-identifying information. This non-identifying information will be released to the adoptee, adoptive parents, or birthparents, and may include clues to help you in your adoption search. The amount of information varies depending upon the details that were recorded at the time of the birth and adoption. Each agency, governed by state law and agency policy, releases what is considered appropriate and non-identifying, and may include details on the adoptee, adoptive parents, and birth parents such as: \nMedical history \nHealth status \nCause of and age at death \nHeight, weight, eye, hair color \nEthnic origins \nLevel of education \nProfessional achievement \nReligion \nOn some occasions, this non-identifying information may also include the parents ages at time of birth, the age and sex of other children, hobbies, general geographical location, and even the reasons for the adoption. \n\n\nRegister in State and National Reunion Registries, also known as Mutual Consent Registries, which are maintained by government or private individuals. These registries work by allowing each member of the adoption triad to register, hoping to be matched with someone else who might be searching for them. One of the best is the International Soundex Reunion Registry (ISRR). \n\nJoin an adoption support group or mailing list. Beyond supplying much needed emotional support, adoption support groups can also provide you with information concerning current laws, new search techniques, and up-to-date information. Adoption search angels may also be available to assist with your adoption search. \n\nIf you're very serious about your adoption search and have the financial resources (there is usually a substantial fee involved), consider petitioning for the services of a Confidential Intermediary (CI
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The L.D.S. church puts out a wonderful program called P.A.F. or Personal Ancestory File. It is a free download.  I think that you can either find it on geneology.com or lds.org  Good luck!
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1)  You could kindly ask them.\n\n2)  You could dig into their hard drive and find it yourself.