Records of UK adoptions are available from the early twentieth century,
when legal adoption was introduced.
Adoptions prior to this time were done privately however, and records are likely to be hard to find.
Note that only the adoptee can apply for his or her original birth records, so if
you're interested in learning about family history, it may not be possible to
trace your genetic family line if there has been an adoption.
| Classification: | Adoption Records |
| Title: | Former Barnardo's children |
| Link: | https://www.barnardos.org.uk/former-barnardos-chil... |
| Description: | Former Barnardo's children Making Connections service |
| Classification: | Adoption Records |
| Title: | Tracing and contacting birth relatives and adopted adults |
| Link: | https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/tracing-and-c... |
| Description: | Tracing and contacting birth relatives and adopted adults in Northern Ireland |
| Classification: | Adoption Records, Certificate Ordering - Local BMD |
| Title: | Northern Ireland Order a Birth, Adoption, Death, Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate |
| Link: | https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/ordering-life... |
| Description: | Order a Birth, Adoption, Death, Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate |
| Extra Info: | Certificate ordering for copy certificates for Northern Ireland. |
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