ADOPTION

Adoption Contact Register

Part 2 The Adoption Contact Register can assist adopted persons and their birth mothers or relatives who wish to make contact with each other. The names and addresses of adopted persons are held on Part 1 of the register and the names and addresses of birth mothers and relatives are held on Part 2 of the register. Requirements If you are over 18 years of age and a member of the birth family of a person who was adopted in Northern Ireland you may apply for entry onto Part 2 of the Adoption Contact Register. You should complete application form ACR11 giving details and enclose copies of the relevant birth/marriage certificates to show your link with the adopted person. All information given will be treated in strict confidence. Should the member of your birth family who was adopted apply for entry unto Part 1 of the Adoption Contact Register he or she will be given details of your name and address. You will not receive any of the adopted person's details therefore it is up to the adopted person to make contact with you. Fees £ 27.50 - Cheques and Postal Orders should be made payable to the Registrar General. How to Apply Application forms can be obtained by telephoning 028 9025 2000 or writing to :-    General Register Office    Oxford House    49-55 Chichester Street    Belfast    BT1 4HL Completed application forms should be forwarded to the above address.

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