Va. Health Dept.: State Removes Court Order Requirement for Adoptees Seeking Original Birth Records
July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release:
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Virginia Removes Court Order Requirement for Adoptees Seeking Original Birth Records
Adult adoptees born in Virginia can now request a copy of their original birth certificate without obtaining a court order, following the enactment of House Bill 301, which took effect July 1, 2026. Previously, adoptees were required to secure a court order before acces . . .
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Virginia Removes Court Order Requirement for Adoptees Seeking Original Birth Records
Adult adoptees born in Virginia can now request a copy of their original birth certificate without obtaining a court order, following the enactment of House Bill 301, which took effect July 1, 2026. Previously, adoptees were required to secure a court order before acces . . .