Before you even get on a registry, however, you need to obtain your original birth certificate from the state from which you were born. Why? This information is critical to using a reunion registry. If you can get your original birth certificate, you will also want to get a non-state identification from that state. This can contain information that might help define your search. If you are refused your original birth certificate, you can get non-identifying information about your adoption. Once you have obtained these things, you will need to get registered. You will want to register on several because some are not very successful. When you get on the registry, you will do a search with the information you have. Enter as much information as you have on the person you are looking for. You will probably get several results. Scroll through the results to determine a match. You can then use that to contact the person to see if it is actually a match. 

One thing to keep in mind when using a reunion registry is that you need to keep your profile updated as much as possible so that if someone were to contact you regarding a match, they would have the correct information to contact you. There are many registries out there, and they are all different in how to use them. These are general steps to take when using a reunion registry, but it is always a good idea to do your research and double-check your work.

I wish you the best in your search!

Sources: http://www.adoptionbirthmothers.com/adoption/searches/

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In Missouri, you will need to complete an application online called an Application for Non-Certified Copy of an Original Birth Certificate form and pay a non-refundable $15 fee. Once you have completed this application, you will need to wait approximately six weeks from the time you submit your application to receive your original birth certificate.

This is different in other states because policies for obtaining your adoption records vary from state to state. For information on the policies in your state, go to the county clerk’s office in the county where you were born. Ask them about the policies for obtaining your adoption records.

Once you have completed this step, you will then need to fill out a petition form and give it to the county court to review. The county court will review your petition, and then they will set a court date in which you will meet with a judge to whom you will explain the reasons why you need your adoption records. The judge will either grant or deny you access depending on your reasons. In most cases, your reason must be related to an emergency or for medical reasons. You will not be granted access for personal reasons. Once you are granted access, you can view your records.

In summary, access to adoption records varies from state to state. You must go to county clerk office in the county where you were born. From there, you will fill out a petition form to give to the county court for review. Once they have reviewed it, you will meet with a judge who will either grant or deny you access depending on the reason you give for needing to obtain your records. For more information, go to this website. You can also use this resource to find out how to get your original birth certificate in your state.

If you’re in the midst of trying to find your adoption papers, you may also want to check out this online course about adoption reunions. You’ll learn from adoption experts that will guide you through an adoption reunion.

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