Section 146-4-7 - LINEAGE OF APPLICANT WHEN REQUESTING RESTRICTED VITAL STATISTICS DATA, REPORTS AND VITAL RECORDSA.Release to a relative or representative. A related individual or the authorized representative of a related individual shall present supporting documentation to demonstrate lineage or relationship to the registrant at the time of application and prior to the issuance or release of vital statistics data, reports and vital records. 1.Primary documents demonstrating lineage. Certified copies of vital records presented to demonstrate lineage or relationship are considered the primary documents. The 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 the primary documents to demonstrate lineage or relationship to the registrant specified above are not available, then two documents as specified below shall be presented: a. A hospital or physician's record of birth or death;c. School enrollment 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