Fill in the access to adoption records application form
Use this application form if you (or the person you are applying for) were adopted and/or registered in Queensland.
Step 1—Contact Adoption Services
- Get an authorisation from Adoption and Permanent Care Services (or from the interstate or overseas agency where the adoption was processed).
Step 2—Complete this part online
- Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 15 minutes.
- Download and print the filled-in application form.
Step 3—Complete on paper and submit
- Sign the section about who is applying.
- Have your proof of ID documents and authorisation from Adoption and Permanent Care Services certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
- Submit the application form along with proof of ID and authorisation from Adoption and Permanent Care Service, either:
- by post to Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO Box 15188, CITY EAST QLD 4002.
- in person at the Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane.
Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
Step 4—What next
- We will contact you about the total cost for your order and payment options. If more supporting documents are needed we will let you know at this time.