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Obtain access to the adoption file

As an adopted person, you can inspect the files relating to the placement of your adoption yourself from your 16th birthday. Unless the interests of other parties concerned - such as those of your biological parents - conflict with or outweigh this right of access.

Unfortunately this specification of service has not yet been completely translated.

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Information about the service depends on the selected region. You can change the region. In most cases, you can specify your place of residence or select the place where you want to use the service.