The New Jersey Affidavit to Unseal Adoption Records is a legal document used to petition the court to open an adoption file that is sealed. This document is used to request access to the non-identifying information related to the adoption, including the birth parents’ namesbirthdateses, and other information. It is important to note that the New Jersey Affidavit to Unseal Adoption Records does not grant access to the original birth certificate or any other identifying information. There are two types of New Jersey Affidavit to Unseal Adoption Records: an Adult Adopted Affidavit and a Birth Parent Affidavit. The Adult Adopted Affidavit is for adult adopters over the age of 18 who are requesting the unsealing of their own adoption records. This affidavit requires the adopted to provide information about themselves, such as their name, date of birth, and adoption information, as well as a statement of intent. The Birth Parent Affidavit is for the birth parent of an adopted who is seeking the unsealing of their records. This affidavit requires the birth parent to provide information about themselves, such as their name, date of birth, and adoption information, as well as a statement of intent. In both instances, the New Jersey Affidavit to Unseal Adoption Records must be signed in the presence of a notary public. Once the affidavit is completed, it must be filed with the court in the county where the adoption took place. Upon review, the court may then grant access to the non-identifying information.