(a) An adoptee 21 years of age or older who has obtained a copy of a vital record under § 3110 of Title 16 may request that a licensed adoption agency assist in locating any of the following:
- (1) Either or both birth parents;
- (2) If a birth parent is deceased, siblings (full or half) of the birth parent;
- (3) Birth siblings (full or half) of the adoptee.
- (b) When a licensed adoption agency locates an individual sought by an adoptee 21 years of age or older, the agency will advise the located individual of the right to make a no-contact declaration. If a no-contact declaration is made either verbally to a licensed adoption worker or in a writing filed with the agency, the agency will so advise the adoptee and no further assistance will be provided. If a no-contact declaration is not expressed, the agency shall immediately advise the searching adoptee of the located individual’s current name, address, and telephone number.
- (c) If requested, the agency shall provide counseling or intermediary services, or both, to the searching adoptee or the located individual, or to both.
71 Del. Laws, c. 481, § 6