Amber Alert Registry FAQs helps Prevent your Child from Becoming an Amber Alert Statistic

The Amber Alert Registry is the only secure, first-response safety registry available. It allows parents the opportunity to incorporate all pertinent information needed by local law enforcement to initiate an Amber Alert, should a child go missing. Parents are able to take a few quiet moments in the privacy of their own home to gather the necessary information, to be ready to immediatly provide that information to local law enforcement, saving critical time, should an emergency situation ever occur.

Why should I use the Amber Alert Registry?

The most compelling reason the Amber Alert Registry can share, is when conducting research with parents whose children had been the victims of an abduction, the universal feeling expressed by all the parents, was regret for not having the required information available immediately for law enforcement, wasting precious minutes. Regardless of geography, race, religion, age or economic situation, those parents affected were primarily concerned about one thing, saving time in a situation where every minute could be the difference between a positive and negative outcome. No parent thinks this can happen to their child. Unfortunately, it happens to the parents of over 800,000 children per year in the United States alone. The Amber Alert Registry sincerely hopes that responsible and caring parents, will continue to take these simple steps to protect their children.

How does the Amber Alert Registry work?

The Amber Alert Registry is a secure online, encrypted, password protected database that is accessible immediately, by either parents or law enforcement in case of an emergency. When parents suspect that their child has been abducted, they will have the four options (outlined in the "How We Save Lives" section) in getting crucial information immediately to law enforcement.

How effective is the Amber Alert Registry?

The Amber Alert Registry is the most effective way for a parent to be secure in knowing they have taken every available precaution to minimize precious minutes in case of an emergency. The Amber Alert Registry allows for immediate access by a parent or law enforcement, saving critical minutes, in which the Justice Department statistics state, usually takes between two and four hours for a parent to provide authorities the required information in a format usable to initiate an alert.

How effective is Amber Alert?

Amber Alert has successfully recovered over 365 children. It continues to provide the only nationwide alert system. With the assistance of parents and the Amber Alert Registry, the number of recoveries is sure to increase substantially.

Can I register more than one child at a time?

You can register as many loved ones as needed. Your first child is registered for $1.95 per month (or a one time payment of $19.95 per year, a savings of $3.45). Each additional child is registered for a one time processing fee of $4.95. After the addition of another child or children, your total monthly family fee will revert back to $1.95 per month (or a one time payment of $19.95 per year).

Is my information private (secure) online?

Your information could not be more secure. The Amber Alert Registry utilizes state-of-the-art security features in addition to the same SSL encryption used by organizations, like NASA, USPS, Microsoft, IBM, Novell, Oracle, and Kaiser Permanente. The Amber Alert Registry does not ask for home addresses or social security numbers of either you or your child. The information provided by you is for local law enforcement to initiate an alert, and as such does not require a home address or the need for social security numbers.

How often should I update my child’s profile?

The Amber Alert Registry will send an email on your child’s or children’s birthday reminding you to update photos. The Amber Alert Registry believes, that unless there has been a substantial change in appearance, once a year should suffice to edit your child's profile. For infants and toddlers, (age 0-3 years) law enforcement recommends to parents, to update photos as necessary. With the Amber Alert Registry, parents have full control over their child's profile.

How long does it take to download my file?

Your file can be downloaded immediately. Your child’s profile is presented in a Windows-based format and is accessible from any internet connected computer. In addition, the file can be emailed to any email addressee (i.e. law enforcement) desired.

How do I change my password?

Changing your password is easy. Just utilize the change password button.

What if I forget my password?

If you forget your password, simply go here to request your password from the Amber Alert Registry using the same email you provided when you set up your account.

What are the criteria for triggering an Amber Alert?

Please read our article on How to activate an Amber Alert

What if I’m not near a computer?

If you are not near a computer, you should have local law enforcement access the internet and go to the Amber Alert Registry website. Just provide authorities your password and username to let them access the information. Remember, this is an emergency; after an incident is resolved successfully, you can change your password.

At what age should I register my child with the Amber Alert Registry?

The Justice Department and Amber Alert Registry recommend registering a child immediately. Infant abductions unfortunately are on the rise.

What happenes if I’m outside the U.S.?

The Amber Alert Registry is international. If you are outside the U.S. the same process is utilized. Because we are international, responsible and caring parents from all over the world have registered their children with us. The Amber Alert Registry is a worldwide resource, abductions, as we have all witnessed, happen everywhere.

Can I cancel an Alert once it’s been made?

Law enforcement initiates and cancels Alerts. The Amber Alert Registry makes their job easier and your loved ones safety a priority.

Is there a fee to register with Amber Alert Registry?

Yes, there is a fee. The fee is only $1.95 per month (or $19.95 per year). The Amber Alert Registry believes all responsible and caring parents will realize the value of saving critical time, in a situation where every minute wasted could have tremendous consequences.

Why is The Amber Alert Registry better than other child safety registries?

We are unaware of any other child safety registries. Be sure that you type in www.AmberAlertRegistry.org. You will know you are at the official site of the Amber Alert Registry. Others may try to imitate, but only AmberAlertRegistry.org, is where you can feel secure that your information is safe and ready for immediate access by law enforcement.

The Amber Alert Registry family thanks you again for being a thoughtful and caring parent, grandparent or guardian!