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'''1881 to 1908''' | '''1881 to 1908''' | ||
Alabama requested registration of births at the county level in 1881. However, most counties were slow to comply. These early birth registers usually <u>do not</u> list the name of the child | The State of Alabama requested registration of births at the county level in 1881. However, most counties were slow to comply. These early birth registers usually <u>do not</u> list the name of the child. Many records are missing, were never created, or were destroyed during this time period. | ||
'''1908 to Present ''' | '''1908 to Present ''' | ||
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As of August 1, 2000, original birth records became available to adoptees once they reach the age of 19. The law allows all adult adoptees whose original birth certificate and court records were placed in a "sealed file" to obtain a copy of the birth certificate and any other documents held in the file. | As of August 1, 2000, original birth records became available to adoptees once they reach the age of 19. The law allows all adult adoptees whose original birth certificate and court records were placed in a "sealed file" to obtain a copy of the birth certificate and any other documents held in the file. | ||
The birth parent may indicate a preference for 1) '''unrestricted contact''', 2) '''contact through an intermediary''', or 3) '''n'''o '''contact'''. If the birth parent chooses no contact, an Updated Medical History form must be completed and placed in the file. The [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1558 Alabama Department of Public Health] has detailed information on obtaining copies of these [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1563 sealed birth records]. | The birth parent may indicate a preference for 1) '''unrestricted contact''', 2) '''contact through an intermediary''', or 3) '''n'''o '''contact'''. If the birth parent chooses no contact, an Updated Medical History form must be completed and placed in the file. The [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1558 Alabama Department of Public Health] has detailed information on obtaining copies of these [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1563 sealed birth records]. | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||