Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-1-3-.10

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024
Rule 511-1-3-.10 - Documentary Evidence - Acceptability
(1) The State Registrar may establish additional written procedures for all documentary evidence requirements to substantiate any amendment to a vital record or to substantiate the required items on a delayed birth certificate. The State Registrar shall determine the acceptability of all documentary evidence submitted, and establish a priority of best evidence.
(2) Documents presented, such as census, hospital, church, or school records must be from independent sources and shall be in the form of the original record or a duly certified copy thereof, or a signed statement from the custodian of the record or document. Affidavits of personal knowledge or bible records are not acceptable as evidence to establish a delayed certificate of birth, or to amend a birth certificate.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-1-3-.10

O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 31-10-3, 31-10-11.

Original Rule entitled "Documentary Evidence -- Acceptability" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.