Sec. 4. A local health officer may accept a certificate of birth presented for filing not more than twelve (12) months after the birth occurred if the attending physician, certified nurse midwife, certified direct entry midwife, or other person desiring to file the certificate states the reason for the delay in writing. This statement shall be made a part of the certificate of birth.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-16-5.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.232-2013, SEC.4; P.L.141-2014, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Certification of Births
16-37-2-1. "Person in Attendance at Birth"
16-37-2-3. Time for Filing Birth Certificate
16-37-2-4. Acceptance of Delayed Filed Birth Certificates
16-37-2-5. Birth Certificates Presented More Than 12 Months After Birth
16-37-2-6. Rules for Accepting Delayed Birth Certificates
16-37-2-7. Certificate of Birth Registration; Issuance to Delayed Birth Certificate Applicant
16-37-2-8. Probative Value of Delayed Birth Certificate
16-37-2-9. Permanent Record; Public Inspection; Adoptee Birth Records
16-37-2-10. "DNA Test"; Additions or Corrections to Birth Certificate; Evidence
16-37-2-11. Custody of Children of Unknown Parentage; Reports
16-37-2-12. Children of Unknown Parentage; Certificates of Birth
16-37-2-13. Recorded Name of Child Born Out of Wedlock
16-37-2-14. Duties of Health Officer Regarding Paternity Affidavit
16-37-2-15. Proper Name of Illegitimate Child Whose Parents Subsequently Marry