Adoptions

The Center for Health Statistics registers and maintains birth records for adoptees born in Washington State and for adoptees born outside the United States and adopted through a Washington State court. Chapter 26.33 RCW regulates adoption in Washington.

Adoption Law

Find out about the Adoption Law (SHB1525), including:

• Birth Parent Contact Preference Form (DOH 422-110) and Medical History Form (DOH 422-111)
• Changes to who can get an original (pre-adoption) birth certificate
• Frequently asked questions for adoptees and birth parents
• Getting an Original (pre-adoption) Birth Certificate

Adoptive Parent(s)

You can get a birth certificate for an adopted child who was:

• Born in Washington State
• Born outside the United States and adopted in Washington.

Adoptees

• Get an Original (pre-adoption) Birth Certificate.

Birth Parent(s)

• File or update Contact Preference and Birth Parent Medical History forms.
• Get an Original (pre-adoption) Birth Certificate for an adopted child.