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Originally Posted by PrInCeSsInNY23
Hello. Does anyone know the policy for opening adoption records and other laws for the state of New York? Please let me know any information you may have. Thank you!  Jen |
Jen ,
Since the records are sealed most likely, it's a little harder. I was adopted in NY but born in Michigan so it's even harder!! There is, however, a state registry run out of Albany that you can register with and they will contact you if there is a match... I thought i had the link for it, but apparently i don't..i am pretty sure i got it from the New York State government webpage, or maybe the DHS webpage... if i find it, i will send it to you!
Another thing to do is petition the court in which the adoption was finalized to open the records. IT's worth a try. That is what I am going to do next inmy search. I am in correspondance with a Diane Jenkins at the New York City Court... maybe she could help you? If not, i am sure she would send you in the right direction. Her e-mail is:
DIJENKIN@courts.state.ny.us. Again, she isin NYC, so if it's another city in NY she probably cannot help/...
just some ideas...
good luck!!