10-146-4 Me. Code R. § 7

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 146-4-7 - LINEAGE OF APPLICANT WHEN REQUESTING RESTRICTED VITAL STATISTICS DATA, REPORTS AND VITAL RECORDS
A.Release to a relative or representative. At the time of application and prior to the issuance or release of vital statistics data, reports and vital records, a related individual or their authorized representative must present supporting documentation to demonstrate lineage or relationship to the registrant.
1.Primary documents demonstrating lineage. Certified copies of vital records presented to demonstrate lineage or relationship are considered the primary documents. A registrant who is 18 years of age or older may present a notarized report of results of DNA testing as an acceptable primary document to obtain a vital record of a parent who is not named on the registrant's birth certificate.
2.Secondary documents demonstrating lineage. In the event no primary document demonstrating lineage or relationship to the registrant is available, the applicant must present two of the documents specified below to demonstrate lineage or relationship to the registrant:
a. A hospital or physician's record of birth or death;
b. A baptismal record;
c. School enrollment records;
d. Military records;
e. Court records;
f. A U.S. Census enumeration record; or
g. Other supporting documents approved by the State Registrar.

A municipal clerk or the Department may verify the authenticity of the documents presented in the event they have reasonable cause to question the validity or accuracy of the document.

10-146 C.M.R. ch. 4, § 7