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There are black birth books in the libraries that list the birth name for births from 1912 thru 1969 (usually 2 volumes for each year - A-K and L-Z).

Above is a sample page out of the birth index book.
In the far left hand side is a column marked Certificate
number.  This number does not change.  So by taking the certificate number from your adopted birth certificate and going thru the book for the year of your birth (could vary in some years) you can match up the number and it will have your birth mother's maiden name and the name you were given at birth.   If in the book under child name it shows a number 1 or 2 as a middle initial - 1 is for a male child and 2 is for female child.

The certificate number is up in the upper right hand corner of the certified certificate from the state - and usually starts with 116-XX_XXXXX  (the last five numbers is the certificate number that you will match up.   If you can not find your certificate number, a lot of times the library has microfiche cards that the adopted name is on and the certificate number is listed there.     Can't find your number?  - email us.

If you are unable to get to the library to do a lookup for your birth name, we are able to provide that service for you. Order Form    : 

Libraries that have the Black Birth Books

 

Cabinet of Family and Children - Pamphlet - they mail out with adoption request   - if you need Adobe Reader - click here

Please read latest updates on obtaining    now do not need court order effective  6-25-03
Have you written for your background information           (agency addresses)

The following agencies charge for this information

The State of Kentucky   Cabinet for Family and Children - no charge
   Adult Adoption Division  
   Susan Brown
   SusanC.Brown@ky.gov   or       for non-id background info - contact Fannie Miller
   275 - E Main - 3rd Floor
   Frankfort, Ky 40601
   Phone: 502-564-2147  

   Catholic Social Services in N. Ky - $40 an hour                                            
  Attn: Gayle Jamairez
  3629 Church Street
  Covington, Kentucky 41015
  Phone 859-581-8974
  Fax : 859-581-9595

Catholic Charities in Louisville - $25
 Attn: Sheila Kelly
 2911 South Fourth Street
 Louisville, KY 40208-1303 
 Phone: (502) 637-9786
 Fax : (502) 637-9780

Ky Baptist Home for    - $25
 Attn: Anne Foster
Triad East, Suite 200
10200 Linn Station Rd
Louisville, Ky 40223
Phone: (502)245-2101
           (800) 456-1386

All Prayers Foundling Home - $25
the Ky Baptist Home for Children have these records,
use address above

Chosen Children  - click here

Any agencies that charges for non id -  Please ask that this charge be waived - under the law you cannot be denied this information KRS states - the agency shall provide - there is no mention of a fee. 

Sample letters:    These letters are to be us as a guide only  We will be adding more letters, libraries and agencies to this page, please check back often 

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