Public Act No. 21-21:

As of July 1, 2021, regardless of the date the adoption was finalized, individuals who have been adopted and their eligible relatives will have the opportunity to request and receive their original birth certificate. To obtain the record, it's important to note that the law has brought changes to the process. To learn more about the updated procedure, refer to either the Public Act above or the form provided below for guidance.

Please note: If someone is not entitled to receive the record upon request, they can file a petition in court for an order to access the original birth record.

The fee for an uncertified copy of an original birth certificate is $65.00.