Indiana
Closed– Age of Majority – 21 years old
State Registry? Yes (Passive)
CI System? Yes
Those adopted prior to 1940 have full access to records.
Hospital Records? Yes for adoptees at most hospitals with birth name and maiden name of birth mom.
State’s Web site Information
Forms re adoption access
http://www.in.gov/isdh/form/vital_record_forms.htm
The sixth question down on this page mentions adoption, click and see the answer below on the page
http://www.in.gov/isdh/bdcertifs/faq.htm#VitalFAQ7
Medical History Access
http://www.in.gov/isdh/bdcertifs/adoption.htm
Search and Support Groups
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link - 3
Code which authorizes the Confidential Intermediary System
http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title31/ar19/ch24.html
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