This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/254.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Adoption records are sealed at the time of the adoption, however, if you know where the adoption took place and if it was through an state agency, you can write and ask for a copy of your non-identifing info. I was born in San Francisco,Ca.but I was adopted in contra Costa county, I wrote to the adoption agency there and got lots of info. You can also petition the court for records to be opened. Check out Shea's search series, or adoption.com. lots of info. Good luck. Bobbie J.