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From: "Gregory L. Bender" <>
Subject: Re: SOMGEN: Birth certificate changes/adoption
Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 08:41:45 -0400


I was adopted by my stepfather in Indiana when I was 3, and a new certificate was
issued at that time. A few years ago, I requested a copy of my birth certificate
using my birth name and received a copy of it. I now have both certificates..

wrote:

> Hi, everybody,
>
> Does anyone out there know about the adoption process and what happens to the
> birth certificate? I am trying to find out for myself!
>
> I was adopted by my stefather when I was about 12 yrs old. Last year I sent
> away for my "birth cetificate" and what I received was an official document
> showing my stepfather as my "birth" father! Is this a normal practice? How can
> I get a copy of my original birth certificate?
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> Eileen

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