how do i find out

Hi shirlee, Whose adoption are you talking about? If you are one of the triad members involved, you should know if it was open or closed. Open means the birthparents and adoptive parents have exchanged identifying info... and there are usually letters exchanged and visits between the birthfamily and adoptive family. As far as LEGALLY open or closed.. Most states do not have legally enforceable open adoptions. I have an open adoption (I know where my birthdaughter lives, visit with her, send letters to her aparents, etc.). But legally it is considered a closed adoption... all the adoption records and the original birth certificate are sealed. Don't know if any of this helps....? Nicole

Did you place through an agency? If so, they could easily tell you. There were papers you signed, that gave the detailed info. Why do you not know if this is closed or open? How old is your child?

If the adoption is closed, the child cannot access the records until they reach the age of 25 (in Nebraska).