Sec. 2. When a new certificate of birth is established following adoption, the new certificate of birth replaces the original registration of birth. The original registration of birth shall be filed with the evidence of adoption and withheld from inspection except:
(1) for a child adopted by a stepparent; or
(2) as provided in IC 31-19-17 through IC 31-19-25.5.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-12(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 13. Establishment of New Birth Certificate Following Adoption
31-19-13-1. New Certificate of Birth
31-19-13-2. Replacement of Original Registration of Birth; Filing; Confidentiality
31-19-13-3. Annulment or Revocation of Adoption; Restoration of Original Certificate of Birth
31-19-13-4. Seal or Surrender of Replaced Certificate of Birth