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Adoption Searches

The 5th Circuit Juvenile Office conducts adopted adult and lineal descendant adoption searches in accordance with
Missouri law. To determine if you qualify for a search please review the following statute, 453.121 RSMo.
Searches are conducted free of charge.

If you are interested in requesting an adoption search please fill out the form below and mail it
and a copy of your driver's license/ID to the address below. If you have any questions please call 816-271-1421.


Download Adoption Search Form
Attn: Adoption Search
5th Circuit Juvenile Office
411 Jules
St. Joseph, MO  64501

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