Ohio Adoption Registry | Ohio Department Of Health

Offers an adoption registry to provide a way for people adopted in the state and their biological families to find one another. Biological parents and siblings may file their contact information with the registry. Release or request for information may be withdrawn at any time.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

4200 Surface Rd., Columbus, OH 43228

Hours

M-F: 7:45am-4:30pm.

Application process

Detailed information and forms to release or request information are available on the web site anytime. Print, complete, and mail to agency with payment and required documents. May also phone for information M-F: 7:45am-4:30pm. The adopted person may access their information by petitioning the court that granted the adoption. For adoptions after September 18, 1996, the adopted person can request the information from the registry without petitioning the court.

Fee

Fixed fee.

Eligibility

Biological parents, siblings, and adopted persons age 18 and older.

Service area

Ohio

Agency info

Ohio Department Of Health

Administers programs that provide comprehensive primary and continuing health services for all residents of Ohio. Works for the prevention of communicable and chronic diseases. Maintains vital statistics and licenses health care facilities. Regulates sanitation, food, and private water systems. Provides bioterrorism information as it relates to health issues.