Finding my family member: information to gather
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Finding my family member: information to gather
About them
- Full legal name (all last names): ______________________
- Other spellings to try: ______________________
- Date of birth: ____________ Country of birth: ____________
- A number (8 or 9 digits): A ______________________
- Where and when they were taken: ______________________
Search log
- Locator searched on (date and time): ____________ Result: ____________
- Searched again 8 hours later: ____________ Result: ____________
- Rapid response line called: ____________
Where they are
- Center name: ______________________ Phone: ______________________
- I spoke with: ____________ on ____________ at ____________
- Court date (1-800-898-7180): ______________________
Lawyer or legal group
- Name and phone: ______________________
Keep this sheet private. Do not post their A number online.
From Find a Detained Family Member. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.