§2761-A. Baptismal records in lieu of birth certificates
Any Native American whose birth is not recorded pursuant to this Title relating to the registration of live births may, in lieu of a birth certificate, present an official copy of the baptismal record from the files of the mission where the Native American was baptized. The baptismal record has the same evidentiary character as an unamended and undelayed birth certificate under section 2707. [PL 2009, c. 601, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 738, §C4 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 601, §19 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
22 §2761. Registration of live births
22 §2761-A. Baptismal records in lieu of birth certificates
22 §2761-B. Hospital-based paternity acknowledgement
22 §2761-C. Certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth
22 §2762. Return of all births (REPEALED)
22 §2763. Birth certificates of foundlings; report
22 §2764. Delayed birth registration
22 §2765. New certificate of birth following adoption, legitimation or gender marker change
22 §2766. Statement of birth parents' identity
22 §2767. Amendment of certificate of birth of adult (REPEALED)
22 §2767-A. Amendment of birth certificate of adult
22 §2768. Access to original birth certificate by adopted person