To all birth parents who have placed babies for adoption
New Jersey adoption law has changed. Beginning
January 1, 2017, adoptees and certain relatives will be able to obtain a copy of an original birth certificate without a court order.
Birth parents who wish to preserve their privacy must submit a
Redaction Request Form to the New Jersey Department of Health no later than
December 31, 2016. You can download a free copy of the form at
http://nj.gov/health/forms/reg-36c.pdf, or call
866-649-8726, ext. 582 to request a copy of the form.
For further information or assistance, call a free helpline at
609-989-4809.