Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
146 - OFFICE OF DATA, RESEARCH AND VITAL STATISTICS
Chapter 9 - DELAYED BIRTH REGISTRATION
Section 146-9-2 - Responsibilities
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 146-9-2
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
A. State Registrar
1. A delayed registration of birth may be
made only in the manner prescribed in this chapter, except as authorized by the
state registrar.
2. The Office of
Vital Statistics shall provide a certified statement with a seal that no record
of the birth can be found in its files or at the municipality where the birth
occurred.
3. Applications and all
documents shall be submitted to the Office of Vital Statistics for review and
action.
4. The state registrar
shall evaluate all applications and evidence submitted in support of the
delayed registration and shall approve and file the request when supported by
appropriate evidence.
5. Upon
determination that a record of the delayed birth registration should be filed,
the Office of Vital Statistics shall send appropriate documentation and
instructions to the clerk of the municipality where the birth
occurred.
6. When an applicant does
not submit the minimum documentation specified in this chapter for the delayed
registration of a birth or when the state registrar has reasonable cause to
question the validity or adequacy of the applicant's sworn statements or the
documentary evidence, the Office of Vital Statistics shall not file the delayed
registration. The application shall be advised of the reason for this action,
and the application, fee and all documents shall be returned to the applicant
until such time as adequate and acceptable documentation is
submitted.
B. Municipal Clerks
1. Municipal clerks shall accept and
file certificates of live birth for births registered within seven years after
the date of birth.
2. Municipal
clerks shall advise and assist individuals in preparing applications and
assembling evidence for the delayed registration of births.
3. Municipal clerks shall forward the
application and supporting documents to the Office of Vital Statistics if
requested by the applicant.
4.
Municipal clerks shall process the completed delayed registration of birth only
as instructed by the Office of Vital Statistics.
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