Oklahoma

Obtaining Non-Identifying Information:
Adoptive parents and adopted adults age 18 or older may obtain non-identifying information.

Obtaining Identifying Information:
Identifying information is provided through a registry and confidential intermediary program.

Using a Confidential Intermediary:
Adopted adults age 18 or older, adult descendants of a deceased adopted adult, birth parents, birth siblings, birth grandparents, or the birth siblings of a deceased birth parent may use or be searched for by a confidential intermediary. Those requesting searches must be registered with the registry for 6 months or more. If both parties agree to contact, the confidential intermediary will arrange contact.

Contact:
Confidential Intermediary Search Program
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
PO Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
(405) 521-4373

Using the Adoption Registry:
The following persons may use the registry: adopted adults age 18 or older unless there is a minor birth sibling in the family or the location of a birth sibling is known, adoptive parents or legal guardians of an adoptee under 18 or deceased, adult descendants of a deceased adopted adult, birth parents, and adult biological relatives of an adopted adult unless the birth parents have filed an affidavit of non-disclosure.

Contact:
Voluntary Adoption Reunion Registry
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
PO Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
(405) 521-4373

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate:
An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized.

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Source: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Reprinted with permission.

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