Access to origins
This page quotes the Search for Origins Programme of Chile's National Specialised Protection Service (Mejor Niñez), for people living in Chile or abroad.
The National Specialised Protection Service for Children and Adolescents (Mejor Niñez).
Original text«Ingresa tu solicitud durante todo el año a través del sitio web y en las oficinas del Servicio Nacional de Protección Especializada a la Niñez y Adolescencia.»Unofficial translation«Submit your request all year round through the website and at the offices of the National Specialised Protection Service for Children and Adolescents.»People over 18 who were, or believe they were, adopted. Under 18, the adoptive parents apply on their behalf.
Original text«Quienes soliciten estos antecedentes deben ser mayores de 18 años; si son menores de esta edad pueden hacerlo sus padres adoptivos en su representación.»Unofficial translation«Those requesting this information must be over 18; if they are under 18, their adoptive parents may do so on their behalf.»Yes: once the request is active, a professional from the Service contacts the person to guide them.
Original text«Una vez activada su solicitud en el sistema, un profesional del Servicio se contactará con usted, para orientarlo en su proceso de búsqueda.»Unofficial translation«Once your request is active in the system, a professional from the Service will contact you to guide you through your search.»Online, through the Integrated Adoption Information System (SIIA) form, stating the country of residence; or in person at regional units. Document: identity card, or passport for those living abroad.
Original text«Para comenzar su solicitud seleccionar el botón “Iniciar trámite” de esta sección, el cual le permitirá ingresar al formulario de solicitud del Sistema Informático Integrado de Adopción (SIIA), indicando Chile o el país que corresponda en el campo “País de residencia”.»Unofficial translation«To start your request, select the “Iniciar trámite” button in this section, which takes you to the request form of the Integrated Adoption Information System (SIIA), entering Chile or the relevant country in the “Country of residence” field.»The official source cited does not say.
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The source states that a reunion with birth parents or other relatives only happens if they wish it.
Original text«Además, podrás reencontrarte con tus progenitores biológicos u otros familiares siempre y cuando ellas o ellos lo deseen.»Unofficial translation«You may also be reunited with your birth parents or other relatives, provided they wish it.»The National Specialised Protection Service (see “I was adopted”).
If the adoptee is a minor, the adoptive parents or legal guardian apply (Adoption Law No. 19.620).
Original text«En caso de ser menor de edad, la solicitud debe ser realizada por tus padres adoptivos o tu tutor legal, de acuerdo con la Ley de Adopción Nº 19.620.»Unofficial translation«If you are under 18, the request must be made by your adoptive parents or legal guardian, under Adoption Law No. 19.620.»The official source cited does not say.
The Service does not inform adoptive parents when an adult starts a search. But to unseal the court adoption file, the law requires the adoptive parents to be summoned, even if the adoptee is an adult.
Original text«Importante: al momento de iniciar tu trámite, el Servicio Nacional de Protección Especializada a la Niñez y Adolescencia no informa a los padres adoptivos de tu proceso de búsqueda de orígenes, resguardando tu privacidad. Sin embargo, para desarchivar antecedentes del proceso judicial de adopción, la ley exige citar a los padres adoptivos, aun cuando seas mayor de edad.»Unofficial translation«Important: when you start your application, the National Specialised Protection Service for Children and Adolescents does not inform your adoptive parents of your search for origins, protecting your privacy. However, to unseal records of the court adoption proceedings, the law requires the adoptive parents to be summoned, even if you are an adult.»