Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-7-1-.04

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 7, April 30, 2024

Section 420-7-1-.04 - Name Of Child For Registration Of Birth

(1) The parent(s) may give a child any name they wish for registration of birth. The surname of the child does not have to be the surname of either parent.

(2) The name entered on the birth certificate shall contain only English alphabetic characters, hyphens, and apostrophes. Other characters including numbers, periods, symbols, or non-English alphabetic characters may not be used.

Filed September 1, 1982. Repealed and New Rule: Filed June 20, 2007; effective July 25, 2007.

Author: Dorothy Harshbarger

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-9A-2, 22-9A-6, 22-9A-7.