Tina's Alaska State Page

Birth parents may receive identifying information on an adoptee age 18 or older, if there is a request on file for such disclosure by an adoptee.

Adoptive parents and adult adoptees may receive the following non- identifying information: age of parent at surrender, heritage (national origin, ethnic background, tribal membership), medical information, number of years of school completed, physical description, existence of siblings, whether birth parent was alive at the time of adoption, religion, and information provided by the birth parent for the adoptee, such as photographs, letters and statement explaining the reasons for the adoption.

Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information along with an original birth certificate and any changes in birth parents' names or addresses will be provided upon request to adopted adults age 18 or older. Birth parents may receive identifying information if the adopted adult is 18 or older and has made a written request for the disclosure of the information.

Providing Information: Adopted adults age 18 or older or birth parents may submit a change of name or address to be attached to the original birth certificate.

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: Birth certificates are available upon request to adopted adults 18 years or older.

This material may be reproduced and distributed without permission; however, appropriate citation must be given to the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.