In Kentucky, birth parents are asked at the time of the adoption whether they consent to the release of identifying information to their sons and daughters upon attaining adulthood. If written consent is in the file, identifying information will be released to the adult adoptee (age 21). Consent may be given or revoked at any time by the birth parent(s).

If such consent is not on file, an adoptee may ask the Court to search for his or her birth parents. The Court must do so. If such contact results in consent, the adoptee may see the records. Otherwise, adoption records may only be opened by court order.

Adoptees 18 years of age or older may register with the Cabinet for Human Resources their desire to have contact with pre-adoptive siblings. If the siblings register, and are 18 years of age or older, identifying information will be released.

For sibling registry information, contact: Cabinet for Human Resources, Department for Social Services, 275 East Main Street, 6th Floor West, Frankfort, Kentucky 40621. Telephone: (502) 564-2136. 
Ky. Rev. Stat. 199.572 et seq.