Missouri Statutes define what information may be released from a closed adoption record and under what circumstances. When the law allows, the Juvenile Court provides a means of contact between adult adoptees and birth parents.
Non-identifying information* regarding the biological parent may be obtained by applying to the court that finalized the adoption. *Non-identifying information is information concerning the physical description, nationality, religious background, and medical history of the biological parent or sibling.
An adult adoptee whom is 18 years of age or older may request identifying information about their biological parents. The court then authorizes a confidential intermediary searcher to locate the biological parent to inform them of the adoptee’s request and to let them know they have the right to release information, maintain confidentiality, or perhaps update medical history information.
Adoption Disclosure
Adoption Disclosure
Missouri Statutes define what information may be released from a closed adoption record and under what circumstances. When the law allows, the Juvenile Court provides a means of contact between adult adoptees and birth parents.
Non-identifying information* regarding the biological parent may be obtained by applying to the court that finalized the adoption. *Non-identifying information is information concerning the physical description, nationality, religious background, and medical history of the biological parent or sibling.
An adult adoptee whom is 18 years of age or older may request identifying information about their biological parents. The court then authorizes a confidential intermediary searcher to locate the biological parent to inform them of the adoptee’s request and to let them know they have the right to release information, maintain confidentiality, or perhaps update medical history information.
Identifying information is only released in accordance with Missouri Law.