Who may Search?
- An adopted adult who is 18 years of age or older.
- A genetic parent who terminated parental rights to a child and that child has reached twenty-one years of age.
- Birth siblings after the adopted individual are 21 years old.
The written consent of both the adult sibling and any living genetic parent of the adopted individual is required for release of identifying information to a birth sibling.
Catholic Charities North Dakota can help you...
- Begin this process by providing the necessary forms to complete.
- Provide you with non-identifying information about the person you are searching for.
- Initiate the identified search.
The individual contacted has the right to have direct or indirect contact or may decline contact.
If the search request is declined, your social worker will attempt to answer questions and provide support.
To begin your search, call Sharon Maier at (701)235-4457 or via email.
