National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, abbreviated as NamUs, is a clearing house for missing persons and unidentified decedent records in the United States, a part of the Department of Justice. NamUs also provides free DNA testing and other forensic services, such as anthropology and odontology assistance. The NamUs database was created in three phases; in Phase III, released in 2009, the system became fully searchable and open to the public. Through NamUs, users will have access to two databases: Unidentified Persons database and Missing Persons database.

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, abbreviated as NamUs, is a clearing house for missing persons and unidentified decedent records in the United States, a part of the Department of Justice. NamUs also provides free DNA testing and other forensic services, such as anthropology and odontology assistance. The NamUs database was created in three phases; in Phase III, released in 2009, the system became fully searchable and open to the public. Through NamUs, users will have access to two databases: Unidentified Persons database and Missing Persons database.