Illinois Adoption Registry

How does the Illinois Adoption Registry work?
The Illinois Adoption Registry allows Illinois adoptees, their birth parents, and adoptive families to voluntarily exchange vital information without petitioning the courts for approval. Identities, addresses, medical background, pictures, statements, and original birth certificates are examples of the information that can be exchanged on the registry.

Visit http://www.idph.state.il.us/vital/adoptbroch.htm for more detailed information or call the Illinois Adoption Registry at 877-323-5299.

How can I register with the Illinois Adoption Registry?
Visit the Illinois Adoption Registry web page at http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/index.htm for a complete list of downloadable registration forms.

For more information, please contact the Illinois Adoption Registry at 877-323-5299.

How can I access medical information about my birth parents?

It is possible that your birth parents have registered with the Illinois Adoption Registry. By registering, you will gain access to any information they have provided. To register as an adopted person, visit http://www.idph.state.il.us/vital/adoptperson.htm. To register as a surrendered person, visit http://www.idph.state.il.us/vital/surrendperson.htm.

For more information, please contact the Illinois Adoption Registry at 877-323-5299.