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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Government, citizens and rights

Adoption records

How an adoption is recorded

How adoptions are recorded if the child is adopted in England and Wales or overseas

Finding your original birth or adoption record

Getting access to your original birth record could help you find out more about where you come from

Using the Adoption Contact Register

You can add your details on the Adoption Contact Register if you want your birth relatives to find you and get in touch

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