Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
HEALTH INFORMATION
Chapter 246-490 - Vital statistics
INDIVIDUAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR PERSONAL PURPOSES
Section 246-490-082 - Delayed birth certificate-Verification and registration
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The state registrar may verify the authenticity and accuracy of documentary evidence provided by the requestor.
(2) If the request for registration is incomplete, the department will notify the requestor. An incomplete request for registration of a delayed birth certificate will be returned to the requestor if not completed within one year.
(3) The department will not register a delayed birth certificate for a deceased person.
(4) Any person born in this state who is unable to meet the requirements for a delayed registration of birth may petition the superior court of the county of residence or county of birth for an order establishing a record of the date and place of his or her birth, and his or her parentage as allowed by RCW 70.58.145.