When you adopt a child, is the biological mother's name on the birth certificate?

C Wood

When you adopt a child, the adoptive parents' names are put onto the birth certificate in place of the birth parents' names, so there's no reason for your parents to not give you a copy of your birth certificate. You would not be able to tell the difference. The old birth certificate is retired and sealed. The new birth certificate appears to show your parents had been there at your birth. I know... I'm adopted and I have my birth certificate because I needed it to get a passport.

I want but am having a difficult time getting my original birth certificate unsealed.

If you want to see your birth certificate, find out what hospital you were born at, and what city it's in. Then go online and google "state name, birth certificate requests" and go to that state's website. You can request a copy of your own birth certificate. You'll need to give your date of birth, city, state, hospital name, and pay the fees with a money order you can buy from your post office.

It won't tell you if you were adopted. If you can't find a birth certificate at ALL, then the question is "were you kidnapped".

If you think you were adopted, talk to a school counselor you like and see what guidance you can get from the counselor. This obviously worries you and bothers you, so you need an adult to discuss it with.
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LORI

The original birth certificate would ahve your birthmothers name on it. But usually when people are adopted the adoptive parents are given a new birth certificate with their names on it. The original certificate is like 'hidden' away somewhere I think it is hard or impossible to get, what happens to the original (and your ability to access it) depends on when you were adopted and the particular laws in your area/state.

If you decide you definitely want to see your birth certificate and your parents won't show it to you, you can usually pick up or order a copy from the county clerk in the place where you were born. Most likely that would be the 'new' certificate though so it wouldn't tell you much if you were adopted. Also once you're over 18 if you are adopted there are all kinds of registries, etc to find your biological parents.

You should talk to your parents though, ask them straight out why they won't give it to you. Also what exactly is making you think you are adopted? If you feel comfortable you could also bring that up, it seems like it might be better to get the truth from your parents rather than having to find/deal with the info all on your own?

Jennifer L

If the adoptive parents have a copy of the original birth certificate (pre-adoption), then yes, the original parents' names would be on it.

After an adoption is finalized, the original birth certificate is sealed and an amended birth certificate that lists the adoptive parents is issued.

SJM

My state-certified birth certificate clearly states that my adoptive mother gave birth to me. My real birth certificate is locked away in a dungeon somewhere.

Philippa

If you're not adopted then your parents names will be on your BC, if you're adopted it's amended. My son's OBC which has my name on it looks different from his amended one.

Independ"ant"

Ask them point blank if you are adopted and tell them why your instincts are leading you to believe you are. Tell them to be honest......and if they drag their feet.....tell them they are only getting this one chance to be honest with you.

Its okay to that you're not ready but in the future you may want to know especially if you plan on having children.

I would want to know if my natural parents had breast/testicular/melanoma cancers or other diseases for early detection/prevention.

crzymmof8

Actually after the adoption you get a new birth certificate with your adoptive parents names on it. So I am not sure why they don't want you to see your birth certificate.

mom lost 66

they can change your name and the natural parents name is amended but they can never change the birth cert. # that number stays with you for the rest of your life

leila

once the adoption is final then the adoptive parents names are the only names on the birthcertificate. You can order a new one on line or at the dept of vital statistics. talk to your school guidance counselor.
Or better yet, tell your parents you ordered it and if there is anything that they want to tell you they better do it now.
(could it be that they just can't find it) Your school would have to have a copy, requet a copy of your file.

Angela R

No, our children were adopted, and their birth certificates look exactly as they would if they were born to us, they are changed from the original when the child is adopted. (in our case there were no originals though) You would not be able to tell if you were adopted or not by looking at it.

It's more likely that they just don't know where your birth certificate is.

ringocat22

I gave up a child for adoption, 19 years ago in Louisiana. I do believe that the birth parents' names are on the birth certificate.

Sit down with your parents and discuss with them your questions and reasons why you think you may be adopted. Maybe they don't want to tell you for fear that you'll leave them to find your birth parents. You need to understand that the people who raised you, loved you, and were always there for you are your 'real' parents, regardless whether or not they gave birth to you.

If you just want to know the truth, explain that to your parents. You may want to find your birth parents, and you will need help with that. You may just want to know if your adopted at all, and just leave it at that. Either way, you should make sure your parents understand that you love them, and are not rejecting them, you just want to know your real history and biological background.

Stephanie

My husband and I adopted a child from the Florida Foster Care system last year. Once we had our day in court we were issued a new birth certificate with our names on it, but the same information as his original as far as the weight, time, etc. and our son got a new social security number.

Rowan

no, it is not on the birth certificate you have access too. my BC has my amom and a dads name. i do not have my original birth certificate. Strangely enough, i think my a dad has it.

Sarah

I am in my twenties but I was adopted at 8 years old. My adoptive parents information is all that is on my birth certificate. I have never actually seen my original birth certificate though. But once you are adopted you get a totally new birth certifcate. And if you are adopted I think that is great, somebody picked you to love!! I hope you find what you are looking for.

Michaela

Yes i am adopted. You will get adoptio certificates though.

It's a boy! 9/9/09

your original birth certificate, yes it is on there!
if you were adopted they would have adoption papers not a new birth certificate.

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