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MN Statute & Records Resources
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Minnesota Statute & Records Resources

Each state determines its regulations for records and information disclosure. Please note, that there are other Children’s Home and Lutheran Social Service named organizations across the United States.

Here at CH/LSS, we hold records for and offer services to, folks who worked with other agencies. View a list of contracted organizations.

We follow applicable Minnesota statutes concerning information disclosure and retention of adoption records.

FAM Search Form MN Dept. of Health – Vital Records
Applicable Minnesota Statutes

259.79 – Adoption Records

259.83 – Post Adoption Services

Sec. 144.2252 – Access to Original Birth Record After Adoption

Sec. 144.2253 – Birth Parent Contact Preference Form

Sec. 144.2254 – Previously Filed Consents to Disclosure and Affidavits of Non-Disclosure

Records Resources
  • CH/LSS Minnesota Open Birth Record FAQ
    • Birth Parent Contact Preference Form
  • Minnesota Department of Health – Vital Records & Certificates
    • Info about accessing original birth records, Birth Parent Contact preference form, etc.
  • Foster Adopt Minnesota (FAM) Post Search Form
    • Helpful if unsure of what agency facilitated the adoption
  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request from USCIS
    • May be helpful for international adoptions
Resources for Non-MN Records

Wisconsin

Department of Children and Families

  • Adoption Records Search Program

North Dakota

Health & Human Services

  • Adoption Search Information
  • Birth Record Information

Iowa

Iowa Health and Human Services & Iowa Department of Public Health

  • Accessing Adoption Records
  • Access to Original Birth Certificates

South Dakota

South Dakota Department of Social Services & South Dakota Department of Health

  • Accessing Adoption Records
  • Accessing Original Birth Records

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