Find Your Birth Parents

We know that finding your birth parents is a challenging, complex process. That’s why we use an innovative search process that gives you the best results while respecting your privacy and that of your parents every step of the way.

How to Find Your Birth Parents

Some methods for finding your birth parents – hiring a private detective – can be expensive or inaccessible. Other methods, like social media and directories, can be difficult without a name. But there are ways to find your birth parents, even in a closed adoption.

You can create a free profile on Adopted.com with the information you know, such as when and where the adoption occurred. We’ll compare the details you provide with all the other profiles in our database, alerting you instantly if there’s a match.

You can access additional features with a subscription, including our intuitive NameSearchTM. This tool lets you search for specific keywords related to your birth parents, such as their names, a former address, or an adoption agency. It scans our voluntary adoption registry database to find profiles that mention similar information.

How to Find Your Birth Parents with Little Information

When you join Adopted.com, you can create your profile with any information you have. All you need to do is answer ten simple questions designed especially to be the points that everyone usually knows about their own adoption situation.

If you don’t know the names of your birth parents, you might want to try DNA testing. Adding these results to your profile could help you find potential leads. We’ll compare your DNA data with other profiles and alert you if we find any leads connecting you to your birth parents or other relatives.

How Does Adopted.com Help You Find Your Birth Parents?

Adopted.com uses a powerful and unique search tool that cuts through the confusion to connect you with your birth parents. By simply registering, you become part of a space your biological parents might already share. With a voluntary adoption record database that expands daily, the chances of you finding your parents are better here than anywhere else.

How Are We Different?

We have the utmost respect for your privacy
Instantly compare your profile with more than 1,254,032 profiles
Registration is quick, free, and easy
View and change your profile information on the go
Measurable match results

What You Need to Keep in Mind

Don't assume that your biological parents don't care for you or don't want to see you. Always pursue your search with an open heart and rational mind. The moment you find your biological parents 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 parents with any preconceived expectations. Try to be understanding and open to whatever form your reunion might take. Be empathetic to the emotions of your birth parents and their loved ones who may be affected by the reunion.

Find Your Birth Parents with Adopted.com

Finding your birth parents can feel like an overwhelming task. This is especially true if you only have limited information. But there is hope. At Adopted.com, reunions happen every day. We’re the largest voluntary database for adoptees in the world, with over 1 million profiles. Join the Adopted.com community to find potential matches and increase your chances of reuniting with your birth parents.

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

Erin

Augusta, United States of America

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.

Sarah

Buffalo, New York

I found my children after 30 years, not long after I joined! I'm glad to say it's been a happy ending to my search

Cheryl

San Diego, California

54 years it took us until we found each other. We did a DNA test to confirm! Perfect match. We spent two weeks together and have a blessed, wonderful relationship! We even look alike in so many ways. She is more than I was expecting! Thank you for your website, Adopted.com!

Rosezetta

Wadesboro, North Carolina

I was looking for the mother of my daughter in law, and found both her mother and also grandmother in only 3 days. They are planning a reunion soon. Thank you soooooo much!

Amy

Tracy, California

I found all 3 of my siblings and met them in a week. My life has changed forever! One lives in Tracy and the other two are in North Dakota.

Hollie

Northampton, Massachusetts

Took me about 2 hrs to find a match. I contacted him and he is my brother! Thank you so much!

KIM

MODESTO, California

Within 24 hours my siblings and I were on the phone with our long lost sister. Without Adopted.com it would have never happened. We are sincerely grateful as we are now all a part of each other's lives!

Kara

Springfield, Missouri

I filled out my profile and had a match to my birth parents that same day! We connected on Facebook and talked for a while to confirm that the match was accurate and it was! We are all very excited to get to know each other!

Patricia

Enid, Oklahoma

This web site made my dream come true! I subscribed and not even 20 minutes later I found my family.

Kerstin

Phoenix, Arizona

I've been reunited with my brother that was placed for adoption in 1967! If he hadn't listed his date of birth and his mother's name from his birth certificate on Adopted.com we never would have found him!

FAQ’S

How do I find my birth parents if I was adopted?

If you were adopted, accessing documents or navigating legal red tape to find your birth parents can be overwhelming. But at Adopted.com, we make it easy. The first step is to register for free and create your profile, including all the information you have. After checking your matches, you can even expand your search further by uploading your DNA data and comparing it to our over 1M members.

How to find my biological parents without a name?

If you don’t know the names of your birth parents, you may want to start with DNA testing. It can produce potential leads to your birth parents or other biological relatives. You can also join Adopted.com with the information you do know, such as your birth parent’s hometown, to see if there’s a match.

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