One of the most often asked questions is – how old does an adoptee have to be before they can search? Unfortunately, there is not one single answer. Every state is different in it’s rules and regulations as to the age of consent to search. What you are looking for particularly is called The Age of Consent or The Age of Majority. This is the age at which a person residing in a particular state is legally considered an adult. This is a typical qualification for obtaining information from adoption records. Don’t misunderstand. You can start searching whenever you feel … Continue reading →