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adopted siblings

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Annemarie

Annemarie Report 9 Oct 2014 20:35

i am trying to find a sibling who was adopted i dont know name but i have three possible birth enteries, i know the birth mothers name, , is there any way to check the birth mothers name to records or do i have to buy the three birth certs- advise please <3

PollyPoppet

PollyPoppet Report 9 Oct 2014 21:00

the mothers surname will be on the birth entry

Annemarie

Annemarie Report 9 Oct 2014 21:08

birth mothers surname is on it but i need to match forename :-)

Kay????

Kay???? Report 9 Oct 2014 22:33

Annemarie,

The mothers full details can only be gained from the certificate.so its a buy situation.

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 10 Oct 2014 09:17

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/living_relatives/thread/1345470

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Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 10 Oct 2014 09:18

Have you added yourself to the national adoption contact register?

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Annemarie

Annemarie Report 10 Oct 2014 11:23

Thanks Kay,I think you are right, no I haven't been on to gov.uk but I will :-)

angelinab

angelinab Report 22 Oct 2014 12:15

If you order the certificates from the GRO via telephone, you can specify the birth mothers full name. If the name does not match they will not issue the certificate and will refund your money.