BROWN ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ADOPTION LAWS
BOSTON, MA – Senator Scott Brown has announced that there have been recent changes made to the Commonwealth’s adoption laws, pertaining to information access. The new law will make it possible for certain adopted persons to obtain their birth certificate without a court order, which is current practice.
The original bill was filed by Rep. John Lepper (R-Attleboro) and was signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick on September 6, 2007.
Below, please find links to the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics that explains who is eligible, how to acquire these records, and provides the necessary forms.
Birth Certificate Info:
http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/vital_records/pre_adoption_memo.pdf
Application:
http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/vital_records/pre_adoption_app_form.pdf
For more information you can contact Senator Brown’s Office at (617) 722-1555 or the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics at (617) 740-2600.
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