National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System or NamUs is a clearinghouse 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.

Through NamUs, users will have access to two databases: Unidentified Persons database and Missing Persons database.

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