Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-7-1 - VITAL STATISTICS
Section 420-7-1-.04 - Name Of Child For Registration Of Birth
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-7-1-.04
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(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.
Author: Dorothy Harshbarger
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-9A-2, 22-9A-6, 22-9A-7.
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