Massachusetts § 2C - Pre-adoption birth certificates; access by child of deceased adopted parent
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§ 2C. Pre-adoption birth certificates; access by child of deceased adopted parent
Section 2C. If an adopted person is deceased, his child, if 18 years or older, or such child's parent or guardian if such child is less than 18 years of age, shall be eligible to apply for the information his adopted parent would have access to under section 2B and to participate in the adoption contact information registry pursuant to section 31.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 2C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 2C cover?
Section 2C ("Pre-adoption birth certificates; access by child of deceased adopted parent") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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