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Originally Posted By Lesley

I was told that there is a code on birth certificates of adopted children. Is this true, and if so, what is the code for Morristown NJ or how can I find out. I am not sure if I am adopted and I do not want to involve my family in this search. Thank you !

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Originally Posted By Fran

I don't seem to understand your question? How do you suspect you may be adopted? Did you overhear someone talking about you? Please explain so we can help you.

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Originally Posted By Lesley

I have many reasons to believe I was adopted, I'll give you a couple examples. My mother has no clue what time of day I was born (there are only 2 kids ) you would think she would know the exact time, she doesn't even "remember" if it was day or night. There are several pics of my mom a month before she had me and she didn't look pregnant. I also remember when I was younger that my parents said they were gonna adopt "another" child but the adoption place closed. These examples just skim the surface. Please, any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, as I said in the original message, I was told there is a code on the altered birth certificate that catagorizes the birth as an adoption. How can I find out what the code for Morristown, NJ ? Thank you !
Lesley

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Originally Posted By Fran

Lesley,
If your mother is still alive please by all means start by asking her. Years ago people didn't talk about infertility (especially if it was MALE INFERTILITY-avery big taboo back then) so this is where you start. Tell her you love her and need to know and understand the truth. Remember,even back then adoption was also considered a big taboo,so things have changed. If you need to search please get as much info from your mother. Also ,remember in family adoptions (aunts adopting neices was also common) so this could even be a possibility. Please ask and keep us posted. Your situation is not uncommon. Not to be noisy but how old are you? Were you born before th"70's when adoption was still not talked about?

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Originally Posted By Lesley

Thank you for your help
I cannot ask my mother due to a promise I made my father before he died. Can you find out about that code thing ?
You are not at ALL being nosey I was born in 1967 and I am 32 years old. I can't involve my family and my father told me it would "kill my mom if I ever told her I thought I was adopted.
I just want to find out medical background and that sort of thing. The code for Morristown NJ would greatly help in my search. Thanks for all your help !!!

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Originally Posted By Fran

Lesley,I am formerlly from NJ(Warren County) and I am not aware of any code differences on NJ birthcerticates. You have to gentlly confront anyone in your family who is willing to help you. Tell them your mother and father will always be your mother and father,but that now it's time for the truth and you can deal with whatever info comes your way. This is your answer. Trust me------dealing the the gov. offices in NJ is no picnic(as you may already know) and if anything they may not be so polite unless you have concrete info for THEM!!!Good old NJ for you.