[thesearchguru]

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You might use the following information below as a checklist for getting information to start your search in California:

1) To begin your search you should contact the adoption agency that handled your adoption and request "non-identifying" information from your adoption file. The non-identifying information gives the ages, marital status, physical description of the birth parents. It may also give information about aunts, uncles and grandparents.

2) You should also request a "Waiver for Consent to Contact" form. The Waiver is a form that can be used by adoptees or birthparents to give their permission for contact should a waiver be filed by both parties.

3) If you do not know what agency handled your adoption, or if you were a private adoption, you can contact this office for the above services:

State of California
Dept of Social Services, Adoptions
744 P Street MS 19-31
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone: 916-322-3778

You should have your request letter notarized before signing and mailing. It also helps to attach a copy of your driver's license and a copy of your amended birth certificate. Keep a copy of everything for your records in case you need to follow-up.

California Search Website:





http://www.adoptionforums.com
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://www.adoptionregistry.com