[yingyang75]

where are the best and honest sites for searching. I have birthmothers name and address from the year I was born. I went with that first but, another family lives there now. I do know she was emanicpated when she married. I know she had siblings and she had twin siblings. There was only one public high school at this time in 1975. Problem is the last name is very commen. Thanks for any tips.

[Angelgrl778]

just keep looking i'm sure you will find something don't give up cause when you give up she could be right under your nose!!

just though i would lift you up a little! Good Luck!

[dl]

Thesearhguru has posted helpful searching information for each state. Here's the search resources for Ohio. Best of Luck!

Ohio Searching Resources
Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

STATE ADOPTION SPECIALIST:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
Ohio Bureau of Family Services
Office for Children and Families
255 East Main Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-9274
Fax: (614) 466-0164

ACCESSING ADOPTION RECORDS:
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults, birth parents, and birth siblings can receive non-identifying information if the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964, or after September 18, 1996. If the adoption was finalized between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996, adopted adults must petition the probate court to receive information.

Obtaining Identifying Information: An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964, may request and receive the adoption record, birth certificate and information regarding the birth parents. An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized on or after January 1, 1964, and before September 18, 1996, must petition the probate court for the information regarding birth parents. An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized after September 18, 1996, can receive information if the consent of the birth parents is on file. Birth parents and birth siblings related to an adopted adult whose adoption was finalized before September 18, 1996, can file consent to have information released. For adoptions finalized after September 18, 1996, an adopted adult can sign a consent form to have information released to birth parents and birth siblings.

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adopted adult can receive birth certificate through the Ohio Department of Health, if the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964.

Many blessings on your search journey,
Colleen Buckner, THE SEARCH GURU
Moderator for Search and Reunion Message Board
Email: thesearchguru@yahoo.com
http://www.therighttoknow.info


Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/