S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-19.600.601

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-19.600.601 - General

A. The following minimum facts must be established by documentary evidence:

(1) the full name of the person at the time of live birth;

(2) the date of live birth;

(3) that the live birth occurred in South Carolina;

(4) the full name of the birth mother prior to first marriage; and

(5) the full name of the father/parent if parents were married at the time of birth. Otherwise, the name of the father/parent shall not be entered on the delayed certificate unless:

(a) the child has been adopted or legitimized, or

(b) the paternity has been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or an Acknowledgment of Paternity accompanies the establishment of the delayed certificate.

B. All delayed births are to be filed on a special "delayed certificate of birth" form adopted by the Department.

C. Each delayed certificate of birth established administratively shall be signed by the person whose birth is to be filed if of legal age and is competent to swear to the accuracy of the facts stated therein; otherwise, the certificate shall be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-19.600.601

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016; State Register Volume 47, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/26/2023.