New Jersey State Regulations - Access to 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. The age of majority is 18.
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
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/adoption/registry.htm
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.
For All Other Adoptions:
The court where the adoption was finalized must be petitioned.
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Adapted from information available at the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Reprinted with permission.
