Finding someone who was adopted when you do not know their adoptive name.
I can only assist you once you know the adoptive name of the person you are looking for.
If you do not know the person’s adoptive name, I am unable to find it for you, but there are other agencies which can help you.
Your first step should be to contact your Local Authority and ask if they offer an intermediary service to trace and contact an adopted adult.
If they do not offer such a service, then they may be able to direct you to an alternative agency, or you can find one for yourself. Click here to search for an agency to help you.
It is also recommended that you request a search of the old NORCAP contact register and place your details on the Adoption Contact Register for your area of the UK.
- England and Wales: www.gov.uk/adoption-records
- Northern Ireland: www.nidirect.gov.uk
- Scotland: www.acr-scotland.org
Please be aware that you do not have a right to know the adopted person’s new identity, just to have a search made for them. Once they have been found and contacted, they will be asked if they give their consent to having their details disclosed to you.
The website www.adoptionsearchreunion.org.uk contains lots of useful information which may help you with your enquiry.
