Researching Colorado Adoption Records

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Adoption records are CONFIDENTIAL from the general public. An “adoption record” includes the following:

Who can access Colorado adoption records?

According to Colorado Revised Statute §19-5-305, the following parties are eligible to access Colorado adoption records:

Also, the following parties are eligible to access Colorado adoption records with notarized written consent from the adult adoptee or proof that the adult adoptee is deceased:

How can one access Colorado adoption records?

Consult the following for detailed information on forms, fees, and the steps to filing your case: