Louisiana Adoption Laws

Adoption Laws in Louisiana

How to access adoption records?

• Obtaining the non identifying information:

  Parents can get non identifying information on placement of a child for adoption process.

• Obtaining identifying information:

  Adoption Registry provides identifying information.

• Obtain the original birth certificate:

  An adoptee must have to give written request to the court in which the adoption was finalized.

• Access to adoption registry:

  Adopted adults of age 18 or older, birth parents and siblings may use the registry and it needs one hour counseling.

• Contact: Louisiana Adoption Reunion Registry
  PO Box 3318
  Baton Rouge, LA 70821
  (504) 342-9922
  (800) 259-2456

  Web site: http://www.dss.state.la.us/departments/ocs/Registry.html