Vermont
Closed– Age of Majority – 18 years old
Before 1986, access for adoptees age 18 with birth parent consent. After 1986, full access unless a birth parent veto is on file. Waiver system on file in central registry.
State Registry? Yes
CI System? None
Hospital Records? Yes. through Drs.
A consent to disclose identifying information form may be file with the court by an adoptee who is 21 years of age, or by the birth parent of the adoptee.
State’s Web site Information
http://vermont.gov/health-safety/social_programs.html
State Web site info about registry and getting non-id
http://www.dcf.state.vt.us/fsd/registry.html
Brochure about Adoption Registry
http://www.dcf.state.vt.us/fsd/pubs&reports/VermontAdoptionRegistry.pdf
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