Access adoption records for birth parents

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

• Once an adopted child reaches the age of 21, eligible parties, including birth parents, can request access to the child’s adoption record if that child gives written consent.
• The state can release non-identifying information to a birth parent without the consent of the adopted child. 
• If an adopted child wants to make contact with a person on the registry after they turn 21, they will have access to this information if they request it. 

For more information

You may call 615-532-5637 to speak with someone.

You may also mail requests for information to: