Non-identifying information is data that may be obtained in most states from the agency that handled the adoption. This information must be requested in writing by most agencies. If the agency is no longer in business the information maybe be available from the state agency or another agency holding those files.
Information that maybe be received varies from agency to agency and from state to state. General info usually available:
Birthparents
Ages at the time of the surrender
Place of birth
Physical description
Religion
Education
Hobbies
Family history and some information on the birthparents family
Reason for surrender
Adoptive families
Ages of parents
Place of birth, sometimes
Physical Description of parents
Length of marriage
Religion
Education
Hobbies
Composition of family-if there are other children Reason for adoption
There is usually not much information on the adoptee if they were placed at birth. If the family adopted another child, there may be some notes about the later adoption and the progress of the earlier adoptee
Non-identifying information does not usually include names. Some will provide first names. Some will provide dates of birth for birthparents and adoptive parents. This information may be in a narrative format or outline. Each agency has their own format.
There may be a charge for this information. Adoptees should request a more current non-identifying report even if they have some data from when they were adopted. Many agencies will provide more than given at the time of the adoption.
