CT HB06105

Adult adopted persons age 18 and older can request uncertified copies of their original birth certificates directly from the municipal registrar of vital statistics within 30 days of written request, without court order requirement.

Adult children or grandchildren of adopted persons (age 18 and older) may also request uncertified original birth certificates under the same 30-day timeline.

Original certificates issued must be marked with notation that they have been superseded by replacement certificates and include notice that birth parent contact preferences and medical history information may be on file with the Department of Children and Families.

For adoptions finalized before October 1, 1983, court petition to Probate or Superior Court remains required, with release allowed only if birth parents consent, are deceased, or if a legal representative/guardian ad litem consents.

Section 7-53a of general statutes is repealed and responsibility for issuing birth certificates transfers from Department of Public Health to municipal registrars, effective July 1, 2021.