Though it has been a controversial subject whether it is ok to seal adoption records or not, as long as current adoption laws in the United States of America is concerned, the original record (such as birth certificate) of the child and the birth parents are sealed when someone adopts a child. None of the parties, including the adoptive parents, birth parents, and even an adult adoptee, can access these records without court orders. This happens in extreme situations, such as when there is a medical emergency.