Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 440 - Vital Statistics
DELAYED CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH
Section 440.330 - Documentary evidence: Order of preference
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 440.330
Current through December 12, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the types of documentary evidence which the State Registrar may accept to establish the facts necessary for the filing of a delayed certificate of birth are as follows:
(a) To show parentage:
(1) A current and valid photo identification; and
(2) Two completed witness information forms provided by the State Registrar.
(b) To show that a pregnancy occurred:
(1) Prenatal health care records;
(2) An affidavit from a licensed physician, registered nurse or other qualified health care provider who consulted with the applicant during the pregnancy;
(3) An ultrasound performed on the applicant during the pregnancy; or
(4) If the documents described in subparagraphs (1), (2) and (3) are not available, affidavits from three persons, none of whom is a parent of the child, who have personal knowledge of the pregnancy.
(c) To show that a live birth occurred:
(1) An affidavit from a licensed physician, registered nurse or other qualified health care provider who witnessed or examined the child not later than 14 days after the date of the birth; or
(2) The completed documents described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) and an appointment attended in person by the parent and child with the State Registrar or a local registrar of vital statistics or by videoconference if the parent and child reside outside this State. If the appointment is conducted by videoconference, the State Registrar must receive the completed documents described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) before the date of the appointment.
(d) To show that a homebirth occurred in this State:
(1) A utility bill showing residency of the parent in this State at the time of birth which displays the parent's name; or
(2) A statement which:
(I) Shows a credit or debit card transaction completed by the parent in this State; and
(II) Includes the date and location of the transaction.
2. The State Registrar may accept alternate documentary evidence in place of any documentary evidence required by subsection 1.
Bd. of Health, Delayed Birth Certificates Art. 3, eff. 4-11-80; A by R066-16A, eff. 11/2/2016; A by R111-22A, eff. 7/26/2023
NRS 440.120, 440.620
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