Vermont Adoption Registry

:cheer: Mutual Access to Identifying Information Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 15A, ǧ 6-105; 6-106 For adoptions finalized prior to 7-1-1986, the registry shall disclose identifying information if the birth parent has filed any kind of document that clearly indicates that he or she consents to such disclosure. For adoptions finalized on or after 7-1-1986, the registry shall disclose identifying information without requiring the consent of the birth parent unless the birth parent has filed a request for nondisclosure in accordance with the provisions of 6-106 of this title and has not withdrawn the request. Identifying information about the adoptee shall be disclosed to the birth parent if the adoptive parent of the adoptee who is younger than age 18 consents to the disclosure. Identifying information about a deceased adoptee shall be disclosed to the birth parent or sibling upon request if the deceased adoptee's direct descendant is age 18 or older and consents to the disclosure; or the parent or guardian of a direct descendant who is less than 18 years old consents to the disclosure. Identifying information about a birth sibling shall be disclosed to the adoptee upon request if both the sibling and the adoptee are age 18 or older and the sibling consents to disclosure. A birth parent may prevent disclosure of identifying information by filing a request for nondisclosure with the registry. A request for nondisclosure may be withdrawn by a birth parent at any time. Access to Original Birth Certificate Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 15A, ǧ 6-107 The original birth certificate may be released upon request to an adoptee who is age 18 or older and who has access to identifying information. The original birth certificate is unsealed and becomes public record 99 years after the date of the adoptee's birth. Contact: Vermont Adoption Registry 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05671-2401 (802) 241-2122 [url=http://www.state.vt.us/srs/adoption/registry.html]The Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) | Department for Children and Families[/url] :cheer: