An individual who applies for search, contact, and reunion services shall execute a written agreement with a confidential intermediary concerning the provision of search, contact, and reunion services. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the confidential intermediary may charge the individual a reasonable fee for search, contact, and reunion services. The overall amount of fees collected may not exceed the costs of providing the services. The confidential intermediary may not charge a director of a local department who applies for search, contact, and reunion services on behalf of a minor in out–of–home placement the fee described in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The confidential intermediary shall promptly: file the executed agreement with the Director; and attempt to contact the adopted individual, the biological parent, or the sibling sought by the applicant.