How to Find a Person by Birthdate
Searching for a person without much information about the individual can be challenging. However, with a little bit of the right information, you'll be surprised as to how much you can obtain. For example, by knowing a person's birth date, you can narrow your search and possibly locate the person you want to find. These types of searches are often conducted when people are trying to locate lost friends or family.
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Confirm the state of birth. Finding a person by birth date will require gathering a list of people born at that time. In order to obtain a list of births, you will need to know what state the person was born in. Otherwise, you will need to obtain a list from every state where you suspect the individual was born.
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Gather as much information on the person as possible. Searching by birth date will deliver multiple results. Once you receive your list or lists, you will be able to narrow your results by knowing facts such as parents' names, nationality, address and any other useful information.
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Write or visit the Department of Vital Records in the state from which you wish to retrieve a list. The Department of Vital Records will have birth certificates of all citizens born in that particular state. If you are unable to find the exact state where the person was born, request a list from multiple states. Supply the exact birth date for an accurate list.
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Pay the fee. Each state department will have its own schedule of fees. Some departments may ask that you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope so that your list can be mailed to you.
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Find a person's name by birth date. You will have multiple people to choose from. Use your additional key facts to narrow your results to find your exact match.
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Direct your browser to a trusted people search engine. For example, the White Pages and Intelius are fee-based systems that allow you to locate individuals.
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Search for your person by plugging in the birth date and name. Review your results and pay a fee to retrieve this information. The fees, as of early 2010, are around $14.95. Your search may deliver multiple results. Again, narrow your results by using key facts that you know to be true about the individual. As an alternative, contact multiple people until you find the person you are looking for.
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Tips & Warnings
Searching for individuals who do not wish to be found can be considered harassment. Please review the privacy laws before attempting your search.
