Maine Adoption Reunion Registry
Maine CDC Vital Records
Official state registry for birth parents, adoptees (18+), and birth siblings (18+) seeking reunion. Over 2,000 individuals registered. Facilitates reunions when all parties consent. Maine allows adult adoptees to access original birth certificates.
Who can use this?
Birth parents, adoptees age 18 or older, and birth siblings age 18 or older may register. Registration is voluntary and reunion occurs only when all parties have consented.
About this resource
The Maine Adoption Reunion Registry was established in 1979 as an official state program to help birth parents, adoptees, and birth siblings reconnect. The registry is maintained by the Division of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics within Maine CDC. Over 2,000 individuals have registered. When mutual consent is established between parties, the registry facilitates reunions. Maine law also allows adult adoptees to access their original birth certificates without court order or birth parent consent.
Services offered
- Adoption reunion registry
- Birth certificate access for adult adoptees
- Reunion facilitation when mutual consent exists
- Adoption records information