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STATE ADOPTION SPECIALIST:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Division of Youth and Family Services
50 East State Street, 5th Floor, CN 717
Trenton, NJ 08625-0717
(609) 984-2380
Fax: (609) 984-5449

ACCESSING ADOPTION RECORDS:
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults, adoptive parents of a minor adoptee, or birth parents can receive non-identifying information through the registry.

Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through a registry.

Using a Confidential Intermediary: Confidential intermediary services are provided through the registry.

Using the Adoption Registry: The following persons may use the registry: adopted adults, adoptive parents of minor adoptee, and birth parents. At the request of an adopted adult, or of a minor adoptee with permission from his or her adoptive parents, the registry will conduct a search for birth relative(s) who have not registered.

Contact:
New Jersey Department of Human Services (for public agency adoptions only)
Division of Youth and Family Services
Adoption Registry Coordinator
PO Box 717
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 984-6800
(609) 292-8816

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized to receive.

Providing Information: Cards and letters may be provided to the registry to be given to the intended party upon that party's registration.




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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/