How Do You Move For Release Of Adoption Records In Ohio?
Every state has its own set of laws regarding the release of adoption records, and Ohio is no exception. Depending on the date of your birth, you may find that the release of your adoption records is either an extremely difficult or a relatively easy process. The Ohio Adoption Registry staff is trained to aid you in your records search. Contact the Ohio Adoption Registry, or OAR, through the Ohio Department of Health to determine whether your biological parents have released their information for adoption records. The OAR staff assists in linking biological parents and children together. Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics P.O. Box 118 Columbus, OH 43216-0118 614-466-4784 Determine into which category your adoption records fall. If you were born before January 1, 1964, your records are available to you at the OAR when you present proper identification. If your birthday is between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996, your adoption records are available only by court order. Ad
