50-15-207. New birth certificate upon proof of legitimation. Upon receipt of proof of legitimation, the department shall prepare a new birth certificate in the new name of the person legitimated. Evidence upon which the new certificate is based and the original birth certificate shall be sealed and may be opened only upon court order. In case of legitimation, the department shall substitute records in the way provided in 50-15-304(2) for records of adoption.
History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 110, Ch. 349, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4423.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
50-15-203. Child of unknown parentage
50-15-204. Delayed or amended birth certificate
50-15-207. New birth certificate upon proof of legitimation
50-15-208. Birth registration for stillbirth -- requirements
50-15-210. Paternity acknowledgment
50-15-211. through 50-15-220 reserved