US Dept of Justice - Missing Persons Database
Address
810 7th Street NW
US Department of Justice (Programs Division)
Washington, DC 20531
(833) 872-5176
AKA:
NAMUS; NamUs
Description:
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is a clearinghouse for missing persons and unidentified decedent records. This free online system can be searched by medical examiners, coroners, law enforcement officials and the general public to solve these cases. Search the online database for missing persons or to search for unidentified decedents nationwide. NAMUS is managed by RTI International in Research Triangle Park, NC and is administered by the National Institute of Justice in Washington, DC.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Central Time
Intake Process:
Search the website or call for assistance. To contact the department about a missing person or to identify a deceased person from the unidentified decedents database, email or call
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
Anyone searching for a missing person in the US
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
November 16, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
810 7th Street NW
US Department of Justice (Programs Division)
Washington, DC 20531
Contacts
NAMUS Staff
Primary Contact
Amy Jenkinson
Justin Endicott
Associate Regional Program Specialist - NamUs
Sheila Jerusalem
Phone Numbers
Main Tollfree Hotline
(833) 872-5176
Office - Media Contact
(202) 598-0793
Legal Status:
Federal
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