10- 146 C.M.R. ch. 14, § 7

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 146-14-7 - DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE ACCEPTABILITY

The State Registrar shall determine the acceptability of all documentary evidence submitted.

A. Documents may be from independent sources and shall be in the form of the original record or an attested copy thereof or a signed notarized statement from the custodian of the record or document.

B. The following documents submitted in evidence shall be dated at least one year prior to the date of marriage on the application:

1. Birth certificate;

2. Marriage intentions;

3. Original ceremonial certificate from the officiant or the facility where the ceremony took place; and

4. Birth certificate of applicants' child.

C. All documents submitted in support of an application for a late-filed marriage certificate shall be internally consistent.

D. Notarized documents submitted in support of the registration of a late-filed application for certificate of marriage shall be returned to the applicant after review. Copies of all items submitted shall be retained by the State Registrar.

10- 146 C.M.R. ch. 14, § 7