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:
Department of Children’s ServicesAttn: Post Adoption Unit
UBS Tower, 9th Floor
315 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-1290