Did BPs have to show ID in '62?

I doubt it. Thats BSE where some children were literally ripped from their mothers arms w/out consent. Read "the girls who went away" by anne fessler ( i think thats her name ) to get a good idea of what it was like for MANY mothers at that time.

I gave my daughter up for adoption in 1975 and was never asked for identification.

are you looking for birth mother? were you born in 62?

I'm a birth mother who gave up her daughter in 1975 and located her 2 1/2 years ago. You must have this thread mixed up with another one.

Yes and yes.

Hi Line9, After I sent my ?? to you I saw some of your other threads and realized my answer was right there. I am actually looking for a half brother that my mother had before I was born. He was born in Burbank, CA in 1962 and honestly I am feeling so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I have spent hours and hours reading through threads and decided to just dive in and throw one out there. Do you have any suggestions?

Access to Adoption Records Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 18 or older and adoptive parents of adoptees younger than 18 may request non-identifying information from the adoption agency or from the government department that joined in the adoption petition. If the request is denied, the party seeking information may petition the court in which the adoption was finalized. Birth parents can receive information on the status of the adoption and the adoptive parents at time of placement. Obtaining Identifying Information: If the adoption was finalized on or after January 1, 1984, the adopted adult age 18 or older can receive information on the birth parents if the birth parents have given written consent to the disclosure. Birth parents can receive information on an adopted adult age 21 or older if the adopted adult has given written consent to disclosure. Disclosures are filed with the adoption agency or the government agency that joined in the adoption petition. Adoptive parents of a person younger than 21 can receive information on the birth parents if there is a medical necessity or other extraordinary circumstances that justify the disclosure according to the State Department of Social Services or licensed adoption agency. If the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1984, with consent of both requesting parties, the agency shall arrange contact between the birth parents and adopted adult. The agency shall release the names and addresses of birth siblings age 21 or older to one another if the birth siblings have filed consent. Consent Program: California does not have a mutual consent registry. However, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) operates a statewide Consent Program for adoptees (age 18 and over), birth parents, and siblings of adoptees who are 21 years of age or older. The Program is only for adoptions finalized in California and the specified parties may participate by submitting a Consent For Contact form (for adoptees and birth parents), or a Waiver of Rights to Confidentiality of Adoption Records For Siblings. You may obtain these forms by contacting CDSS at (916) 322-3778, or by contacting your local licensed public or private adoption agency. Upon receipt of a notarized consent form from an adoptee and a birth parent, or a notarized waiver form from an adoptee and a sibling, CDSS or the licensed adoption agency which handled the adoption can disclose the names and last known addresses of both parties so they may directly contact each other. CDSS and adoption agencies are prohibited by law from soliciting consents or waivers, and do not provide search services to adoptees, birth parents or siblings. Contact: California Department of Social Services Adoption Branch 744 P Street, MS 19-31 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 322-3778 [url=http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/AdoptionFA_359.htm]California Department of Social Services - Children and Family Services<br>Adoption - Adoption FAQs[/url] Providing Information: The Department or licensed agency shall release any letters, photographs, or other items of personal property in its possession to an adopted adult age 18 or older, birth parents, or adoptive parents of an adoptee under 18 upon written request. Identifying information will be deleted.

In 1965 in Florida.. I had to stand in front of a judge so yes I had to give all my info to him.. and the social workers.. There were lots of forms to fill out.. I used a fake name at the hospital.. my moms maiden name.. and its interesting in my non identifying info there were the hospital reports and my name on the report was Wilson.. my moms maiden name and then it was crossed out.. Jackie

Thanks for "un-hihacking" my thread Jackie.I can't imagine ID not being required since it is technically a legal proceeding.But the reason I ask is because I suspect there's a possiblity my birthmom did what you did.

I was adopted in 1956 and there was so much information that was falsified that I would be hard pressed to believe any indentification was shown or involved. Anyboy could be anybody back then. EZ

I lied.. I lied about the birthfather.. something I did not come to terms with for a long long time.. I was going to lie to my bson.. this before I came out of hiding.. and never speaking about it.. I had to tell myself the truth.. And I had to tell him the truth in the very first phone call.. EZ I agree.. Jackie