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I have been adopted twice. I know my original birth name and would like a copy of the original birth certificate. The Texas office of Vital Statistics says they will not let me have it even though they know it exist. Does anybody know how I can get a copy of it legally, without having to change my name back to it?
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There are 2 types of adoption. An open adoption on that allows the adoptee access to priviligde information about the biological parents, and a closed adoption, one that dosent allow the adoptee information about the biological parents. Sounds as if yours may have been the latter.
If you have anything in your original name start there. Also check your state laws about such information. You can also find web sites, where people are looking for friends and family and post there. Put as much information as you know about yourself, place of birth, city of birth, parents names. etc.
Good Luck
Your Sister, Softouch
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Ya, you're 35, it's illegal not to let you have your own birth certificate. you should try your best to get it and if you really want it then use all you will power to get it. especially you're 35. It's just not fair. and i'm sorry you've went thru hard times in you life(no offence). Anyway, according to the law you hav every right, i think.
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It depends on your situtation and the situations of that of your biological parents.. I would also think because you are over the age of 18 that you could make an appeal to a judge against the va office to turn over the documents...maybe you should try that? Good Luck -nevaeh
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I think your best course of action is to consult a lawyer. Here is a website where you can ask for free legal advice:
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I believe you have to make some sort of appeal to a judge. Although, in most states you need it to get your driver's license or state ID.
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I don't know but I do know that you're not allowed to see your original birth certificate if you're adopted until you're 18. I know this because one of my friends is adopted. If you're over 18, I don't know...
Love and Luck~ Colleen
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