Searching for your
birth father?

Finding your biological father can be a strenuous and complex process. Sometimes even with a name, it can be difficult finding people through social media networks or directories. This is why here at adopted.com, we use an innovative search process that gives you the best results while respecting your father's and your privacy at every step.

How do we help?

Adopted.com uses an industry-leading search tool to reunite you with your biological father. By registering you enter the largest adoption reunion registry in the world, offering you the best possible chance of connecting with your birth father. New DNA Matching features are also available to further increase your chances for success.

How are we different?

Search while preserving your privacy
Instantly compare your profile with more than 918,626 profiles
Quickly register for free
Use our NameSearch^TM option to search by name
Search easily even with very little information

What you need to keep in mind

Don't assume that your biological father doesn’t care for you or doesn’t want to see you. Also, do not assume the contrary. Always pursue your search with an open heart and rational mind. The moment you find your biological father can be unique, special and sometimes emotionally overwhelming. However, there are a few things all searchers can keep in mind when they connect with their loved ones. It's best not to approach your father with any preconceived expectations. Try to be understanding and unconditionally cherish the joy of a reunion. Be sensitive to the emotions of your birth father and his loved ones who may be affected by the reunion.

Begin your search

Who are you trying to find?

For the purpose of this search, which best describes you?

Indicate the gender of the adopted person.

Indicate the birth year of the adopted person.

Indicate the birth month of the adopted person.

Indicate the birth date of the adopted person.

In which country did the adoption take place?

In which state or province did the adoption take place?

When did the adoption take place?

Since the time of adoption, have you been in contact?

Reunions

Steve

Edinburgh

Found my match ... great site ...

Customer service on here is second to none!

Erin

Augusta

I was matched with my birth mother just minutes after setting up my profile. It turns out that she had been searching for me for years. It's been a joy to connect with her and the rest of my biological family.

Brenda

Augusta

I had 5 possible matches. I began messaging‚ and the fourth match was indeed my son. He has lived within 40 miles since the adoption. I recommend this site wholeheartedly. How wonderful and how quick. And to think I almost gave up. Stick with it! We are so happy!

Daniel

Moorhead

I have been searching off and on for a possible biological son since 2009‚ and found him recently due to a message he left on Adopted.com. He is extremely similar to me and my other son‚ and looks a lot like me! These past few days have been the best ever.

Margaret

American Fork

This has been the most remarkable experience! I actually found my son within 24 hours of my registering on the website!

Jennet Leslie

Bayfield

They found my daughter after giving her up 57 years ago and oh how wonderful it is! I have wanted to find her for years but was afraid to as of being rejected. It is wonderful‚ my daughter now has 5 brothers and sisters and aunts and uncles and it took less than 24 hours!

David

Toronto

Less than 72 hours after joining Adopted.com I found my biological aunt and made contact with her. Found out that I have three aunts and an uncle aside from my birth mother. Also have cousins. The site made it possible for this to happen!

Eric

Lake George

I found my birth mother after 50 years‚ and found out she was looking for me all this time! Thank you Adopted.com.

Rosie

Healesville

To have found my son after 37 years is totally amazing! After the heart breaking decision to have him adopted out when I was just 17! Thankfully he has had a happy life so far and now joyfully‚ we can share the future together! Thank you so much for providing this brilliant website!

Daniel

New York

5 minutes after I joined this site‚ I found my birth mother! We're going to have a grand reunion in December‚ where I will be able to meet my biological family! This site was very‚ VERY helpful!

Roger Smith

Tucson

Its hard to write this with out crying. I became a member of Adopted.com late Sunday evening and got a match. I knew immediately that it was my daughter because she looked so much like her birth mother. By Tuesday evening I was reunited with my birth daughter. It has for ever changed my life. Thank you

Christy

After 30 years of searching for my birth son and using numerous sites‚ I came to Adopted.com in February and updated my search info. In March my search was over and within a week I was holding my son in my arms. Use all your info & never give up hope! Thank you ADOPTED.COM!

Joshua

Lauderdale Lakes

I signed up for this site out of curiosity. I was logging in to do a search and found my birth mother. I HAVE A BROTHER TOO!! I've visited and have come to know them as my family!

Michael

I received a message today which confirmed I've found my birth mother! This is totally amazing! And I am more emotional and excited now than I have ever been in my life‚ I really want to thank you‚ being the founder of this amazing site‚ you have created an important tool that is changing many peoples life's for the better.

Tamara

Sacramento‚ CA

I found my biological father within a few days of joining Adopted.com. He had been looking for me my whole life. Through him‚ I located my biological mother‚ and found out that I now have a total 4 half brothers and 1 half sister. I'm having tons of fun getting to know all of them.

Tiffany

Aurora

I am very excited to have found my half brother‚ John‚ on Adopted.com. A great friend assisted me in finding him since recently finding out about him, and our mother having recently passed. We have since met and so grateful to have him in all of the families life!

Tad

Brisbane

It was really wonderful to find my birthmother using your website. I'm extremely grateful for the chance to now have contact with her and have found out I have a half sister and half brother. Thank you for your website it has truly changed my life !

Matthew

Africa

THANK YOU! After 42 years I found my birthmother and had a wonderful reunion. My mother and father that I grew up with also got to meet her and her husband! I subsequently met my birth father as well.

Linda

I was on this site for literally less than 5 minutes when I came across my birth mother's profile. After years of searching I was able to get into contact with her and my 5 siblings. I'm very excited to see where all this leads to. This site is amazing!

Debra

Garland

My birth son just found me‚ and a DNA check seals the deal; I am a bio-grandma! Amazing! Adopted.com is a game changer. Thanks for making this reunion possible.

FAQ’S

Can I not get a copy of my birth certificate from a government agency and search elsewhere using my father’s name?

While that is a possibility, you need to make sure the name on your birth or baptismal is actually your father’s, because sometimes a close relative or stepfather's name is used on these records. Also, some regions do not disclose birth details for adoptees.

What happens after I register?

After you register, we ask you ten simple questions. The answers you give to these questions will be instantly compared with more than 918,626 profiles, giving you a report of how many profiles match your responses and to what extent. Our advanced search algorithms, applied on an increasingly large database, give you the best shot at finding your father.

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