Request Information for Birth Parents

In the State of Tennessee, birth parents have the following rights after their child has been adopted:

  • Once an adopted person reaches the age of 18, eligible parties, including birth parents, can request access to the adoptee’s record if the adopted person gives written consent. Please check out our How to Request an Adoption Record page for directions.
  • The state can release non-identifying information to a birth parent without the consent of the adopted person. 
  • Check our FAQ page or contact us for more commonly asked questions and answers about Post Adoption Records Unit services.
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