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In Search of Birth Records Search Sources
Looking for birth records? Your success in finding the birth record you are
looking for depends on the circumstances surrounding the birth, the resources
you use and how prepared you are to conduct the search.
Conducting a birth records search can be done in several ways: filing
requests for these records at hospitals or civil registries, or doing the search
online.
Now what sort of information would you be looking for? There are two types of
information: these are identifying and non-identifying information.
Non-identifying information may include race, ethnicity, age, educational
levels, skills and medical history of birth parents and relatives. Identifying
information may include the names of birth parents, their birth dates, and
possibly their addresses.
Birth Records Searches for Adopted People
A few states restrict non-identifying information to the adopted person’s
medical history. Laws governing how information is collected, how it is
maintained and how it is disclosed vary from state to state. The following
states though provide an uncertified copy of the original unaltered birth
certificate to adopted adults: Alabama, Alaska, Kansas, Oregon and Tennessee.
An adoptee or a birthparent can ask the agency or court through which the
adoption was put together and file for the release of any non-identifying
information that they may have. But if you do not know the name of the agency
that arranged the adoption, there are institutions like the Department of Social
Services that may help you.
Past records may contain minimal or insufficient information though. But even if
your records are not as complete as you might hope for, there are places where
you can start. If you are an adoptee, there may be information on medical
records you may not be aware of like data about your birth parents' and
relatives’ medical history. You may have to come up with creative strategies for
gathering information. You should also keep accurate notes throughout your
search. Even the tiniest bit of data can be useful.
Birth Records Search Resources
You can obtain data from the Bureau of Vital Statistics or get hold of
information from registries and different adoption agencies. The International
Soundex Reunion Registry (ISRR) is the nation's oldest and largest mutual
consent reunion registry, and it is a free service. Gather as much information
as possible.
You can also hire a professional private investigator depending on your
resources or locate a State Adoption Specialist who will able to provide
information on state laws and regulations regarding release of information
contained in adoption records.
You may also want to find a support group, which can provide you not only with
emotional support, but also with helpful ideas about how to conduct your search.
Here are a few suggestions on what you can do first.
1. Do your homework. Read “how to” books or go online to search for tips.
2. Look for information from people close to you like family and friends.
3. Check out online birth record search service providers. Reputable ones are
connected to thousands of databases throughout the US, possibly making your
search a lot easier than you think.
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