How Do I Locate My Parents in a Black Market Adoption?

Full question:

i was told that I was a black market adoption. birth date I HAVE A BIRTH CERT. ON IT MY BIRTH WAS NOT RECORDED FOR 3 YEARS. HOW DO I FIND OUT THE TRUTH?

  • Category: Adoption
  • Date:
  • State: Wisconsin

Answer:

It is recommended that an adoptee should register is with the International Soundex Reunion Registry by mail. Support groups can also play a large roll in helping black market adoptees who are searching, by providing them with a means to access information, support, and search tips. The internet has fast become one of the best means of sharing information, and a new registry has opened online just for black market adoptions. Adoptees should attempt to register with as many free online registries as they can, keeping records of where they have posted in case they move or change their e-mail address. Guestbooks and bulletin boards can also be utilized to post information.

Please see the information at the following links:

http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/colebaby/blackmarketlinks2.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Blackmarketbabies/join
http://reunion.adoption.com/adoption-records/black-market-searches.html
http://www.amfor.net/Search.html
http://www.peoplefindernow.com/adopt2.htm

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

Changing the year of birth on official documents is generally not permitted unless there are legal grounds, such as a clerical error. If you believe there is an error on your birth certificate, you can contact the vital records office in your state to inquire about the correction process. This typically involves providing documentation that supports your claim.