To All Birth Parents Who Placed Babies for Adoption

An Important Notice

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.