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This document outlines the process for individuals born in Alabama to request a copy of their original birth certificate and other documents in their sealed files following an adoption, legitimation,

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How to fill out REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM AN ALABAMA SEALED FILE

1. Obtain the REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE form from the Alabama Department of Public Health website or local health department.
2. Fill out your personal information at the top of the form, including your name, address, and contact details.
3. Indicate your relationship to the individual for whom you are requesting the birth certificate (e.g., adoptive parent, legal guardian).
4. Provide the full name of the adopted individual, including any name changes, and their date of birth.
5. Include any additional information that may assist in processing your request, such as the hospital where the birth took place or the names of the birth parents, if known.
6. Sign and date the form to attest that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
7. Prepare any required documentation, such as proof of identity and legal relationship to the adopted individual.
8. Submit the completed form along with any supporting documentation and the required fee to the appropriate address provided on the form.
9. Wait for processing, which may take several weeks depending on the volume of requests.

Who needs REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM AN ALABAMA SEALED FILE?

1. Adoptive parents seeking information about their adopted child’s original birth certificate.
2. Individuals who have been adopted and want to obtain their original birth certificate for personal reasons or medical history.
3. Legal guardians wishing to access birth records for the child they are caring for.

People Also Ask about

What is a seal birth certificate?

Sealed birth records refers to the practice of sealing the original birth certificate upon adoption or legitimation, often making a copy of the record unavailable except by court order.

How long are adoption records sealed for?

Unless you take the steps needed to unseal adoption records, they'll be sealed indefinitely to protect all parties involved.

Can you adopt with a sealed record?

It depends on your past conviction(s) and the past conviction(s) of anyone else living in the adoptive home. If your past conviction was related to the abuse or neglect of a child, or was for a violent offense, the judge may not allow you to adopt.

Are adoption records still sealed?

2. Are Adoption Records Public? Adoption records are typically sealed and the general public will not have access to this highly private information. If the birth parents have not consented to the release of identifiable information, the information won't be unsealed without a court order and a reasonable cause.

Are adoption records public in the US?

Generally, the person whose information will be disclosed must consent to the disclosure, and methods of providing consent are discussed. Access to the original birth certificate by the adult adoptee also is addressed.

How to request a birth certificate in Alabama?

In Person in Alabama: You may go to any county health department in the State of Alabama to obtain a certified copy of an Alabama birth certificate. Most birth certificates can be issued while you wait. A map showing locations of county health departments where vital records may be obtained is available.

How do I get a pre adoption birth certificate?

First, if you were born in a state that has an unrestricted right for an adopted person to request and obtain his or her own original birth certificate then you simply request your original birth certificate from that state's vital records department.

Does a child's social security number change after adoption?

What if my child is adopted? We can assign your adopted child an SSN before the adoption is complete, but you may want to wait until the adoption is finalized. Then, you can apply for the number using your child's new name, with your name as parent.

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What is REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM AN ALABAMA SEALED FILE?

It is a formal request process to obtain a pre-adoption or other birth certificate that has been sealed by the state of Alabama, typically used by individuals seeking to access their original birth records after adoption.

Who is required to file REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM AN ALABAMA SEALED FILE?

Individuals who were adopted in Alabama and are seeking access to their original birth certificate are required to file this request, as well as birth parents or legal guardians under certain circumstances.

How to fill out REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM AN ALABAMA SEALED FILE?

To fill out the request form, applicants need to provide personal information such as their name, date of birth, and any available details about their adoption. They may also need to include identification and any relevant supporting documents as specified by the form's instructions.

What is the purpose of REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM AN ALABAMA SEALED FILE?

The purpose is to allow individuals to access their original birth records for reasons such as medical history, personal identity, or connection with birth family, while ensuring that privacy laws surrounding sealed files are respected.

What information must be reported on REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM AN ALABAMA SEALED FILE?

The request must include the applicant's full name, date of birth, adoptive and birth parent information, the court where the adoption was finalized, and any other information required by the Alabama Department of Public Health or relevant authorities.