Illinois Adoption Laws

Adoption Laws in Illinois

How to access adoption records?

• Obtaining the non identifying information:

  In case of the adoptions privately, the adopted one if an adult can easily obtain non identifying information.

• Obtaining the identifying information:

  The identifying information is available and you may get it from the 'Adoption Registry'.

• Obtain the original birth certificate:

  An adopted person can also get the birth certificate from the registry or petitioning the court where adoption was processed and finalized.

• Using the adoption registry:

  The birth parents of the adoptee and the adopted persons of age 21 or more with the parent's consent can access the registry.

• Contact: Illinois Adoption Registry and Medical Information Exchange (IARMIE)
  Department of Public Health
  Division of Vital Records
  535 West Jefferson Street
  Springfield, IL 62761
  (217) 557-5159 or toll-free in Illinois (877) 323-5299

  Website : http://www.idph.state.il.us/vital/iladoptreg.htm