United Kingdom
For those searching in connection to adoptions finalized in England, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales, here are some country-specific and worldwide resources that may help."
Adopted Children Register of England & Wales Information about obtaining documents, birth family options, and general access regulations, from the National Statistics office.
Adoption Link UK Fee-for-service post-adoption search firm for UK adoptions.
Barnados Assisting in adoption-related search in Ireland. Search, counseling, intermediary services.
Forces Reunited Free searchable database of ex-service and service personnel, run by ex-service personnel to help locate members of the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force or forces affiliate companies and organisations.
Free Online Legal Info - England, Wales From compactlaw, a series of FAQs and Factsheets.
General Register Office of N. Ireland Main repository of birth, death, marriage, and adoption records.
GEN-UKI UK & Ireland Genealogy search resources, including libraries, church archives, court and probate records.
Irish Adoption Contact Register Free mutual consent registry for those searching in connection with adoptions of Irish-born persons.
Irish Ancestral Research Association, The A genealogical resource for those searching for their Irish history.
LookupUK.com Excellent source of information for finding lost relatives and friends in the UK; advanced searching (fee based) is also planned.
Missing You Adoption Board A place to search and post your information for adoption-related searches.
NORCAP A charity offering free and paid search advice and assistance, a contact register, hot line, and intermediary services.
P. G. Peacock, Adopt A Link Specialist in Sussex Genealogy and Adoption Research (professional searcher).
Salvation Army Family Tracing Service For UK families only, the service is not online but contact information is provided.
Searching in Ireland A beautiful site with great ideas, suggestions, and resources for Irish-born adoptees from Mari Steed.
UK Adoption Search Help Resources, online and offline contact information, from Adoption InterLink UK.
UK Adoption Tracing Service For the benefit of adoptees and birth relatives who wish to sensitively and inexpensively trace relatives in the UK. A flat fee is charged instead of per hour or per search so that difficult searches do not equate with escalating costs.
UK Birth & Adoption Register Now online for free searching, the register requires a £10 fee to register.
UK People Finders A professional search firm specializing in locating living persons in the UK.
UK Search Email Lists Email lists from RootsWeb.
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