How to Find Adoption Records in New York

If you’ve been adopted in NY or you’re looking for a loved one that has been adopted; it can often be frustrating. Hitting walls in your search can make you feel as if you’ll never find the information you need. However, with diligence and persistence, you can.

Instructions

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      Gather your information. Chances are, you’ve learned bits and pieces of information about the adoption and the situation surrounding it. This will help you as you search for adoption records and will keep you organized.

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      Register with the NY Adoption Information Registry.By registering with the New York Adoption Information Registry, you can get certain types of information about the adoption, including both non-identifying and identifying information.

      Non-Identifying information includes ethnicity, occupation, and education.This might include the name of the agency that handled the adoption. Identifying information is only given when consent has been given. With this type of information, you may be able to determine the name and contact information of your parent or adoptee's parent and medical and family history information.

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      Join an adoption support group. When you join an adoption support group, you can get much needed support and encouragement. This is something that everyone searching for birth parents, children or siblings should have. Aside from that, you can be kept up to date on the local New York adoption laws and statutes, making it easier to find your adoption records.

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      Find a Search Angel. Search angels are ordinary individuals, sometimes wealthy individuals, who perform searches for adopted individuals or those looking for adoption information. A search angel can be a valuable help for you, especially if you don’t have the time or means to search on your own. You can find search angels that are available for hire. For additional information, see "Additional Resources" to find a search angel willing to help you.

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      Hire a private investigator. If you have the financial means to do so, a private investigator may be able to help you find the information you’re looking for. Private investigators typically charge a hefty dollar to do the field work necessary to find the information you need but if you’re devoted to the cause, you may consider it worth it.

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