Iowa Affidavit Requesting Court to Open a Sealed Adoption Record
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Foster Care and Adoption)AdoptionFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Sworn affidavit asking the court to open a sealed adoption record and reveal the names and information in it. It is filed with the court under Iowa Code section 600.16, not with the vital records office.
Who can use this form
- The adopted person
- A birth parent or an adoptive parent
- A sibling or other relative, who must explain the relationship
What to send with it
- The affidavit with the adoptive name, date of birth, county of adoption and reason for the request
- Your signature, sworn before a notary public
- The form does not say where to file it or list a fee
Where to send it
- Mail to
- See the form for where to file it.
- State fee
- Not provided
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Issued by
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Foster Care and Adoption)
- Source
- Official government page