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CALIFORNIA

Summary

Court order only state. Legislation in progress.

How to apply for your OBC and other available records

Mutual Consent Registry and non-identifying information only:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/adoptee-information

Links to State Law
Recent Legislation

SB 381 passed Senate, sent to House. ACTIVE.

State Advocacy Groups

California Alliance for Adoptee Rights
https://caallianceforadopteerights.org/

Adoptee Rights Coalition

The ARC advocates for adult adoptees through its 501(c)(4) status and is focused entirely on restoring their unrestricted right to request a copy of their own original birth certificate.

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