§ 23-3-12 - Delayed registration of births.
SECTION 23-3-12
§ 23-3-12 Delayed registration of births.– (a) When the birth of a person born in this state or adopted by residents ofthis state has not been registered, a certificate may be filed in accordancewith regulations of the state department of health. This certificate shall beregistered subject to evidentiary requirements that the state department ofhealth shall by regulation prescribe to substantiate the alleged facts of birth.
(b) Certificates of birth registered one year or more afterthe date of occurrence shall be marked "delayed" and show on their face thedate of the delayed registration.
(c) A summary statement of the evidence submitted in supportof the delayed registration shall be endorsed on the certificate.
(d) When an applicant does not submit the minimumdocumentation required in the regulations for delayed registration or when thestate registrar of vital records finds reason to question the validity oradequacy of the certificate or the documentary evidence, the state registrar ofvital records shall not register the delayed certificate and shall advise theapplicant of the reasons for this action.
(2) The state director of health may by regulation providefor the dismissal of an application that is not actively prosecuted.