Rule 15-5-85-5.3.3 - Surname of fetusThe surname of the fetus shall be determined in the following manner:
1. Mother married. If the mother was married at the time of conception or delivery, or at any time between conception and delivery, the surname of the fetus shall be that of the husband except that a statement, signed by both the listed mother and husband, and witnessed by a health facility representative, filed at the same time the fetal death report is filed may alter this rule.2. Mother not married; no acknowledged father. If the mother was not married at the time of conception or delivery, or at any time between conception and delivery, the surname of the fetus shall be that of the legal surname of the mother, except that a statement, signed by the listed mother and witnessed by a health facility representative, filed at the same time the fetal death report is filed may alter this rule.3. Mother not married; acknowledged father. If the mother was not married at the time of conception or delivery, or at any time between conception and delivery, and the natural father acknowledges such paternity, the surname of the fetus shall be that of the father except that a notarized Name of Child form signed by both the listed mother and the acknowledged father, witnessed by a health facility representative, and filed at the same time the fetal death report is filed may alter this rule.4. Court-determined paternity. In the event of court-determined paternity, the surname of the fetus shall be that of the father, unless the judgment specifies otherwise.15 Miss. Code. R. 5-85-5.3.3
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-57-1; Miss. Code Ann. § 41-57-7; Miss. Code Ann. § 41-57-23; Miss. Code Ann. § 93-9-9; Miss. Code Ann. § 93-9-28