Nev. Admin. Code § 440.096

Current through December 31, 2024

Section 440.096 - Birth certificate for homebirth: Types of acceptable documentary evidence

Pursuant to subsection 2 of NAC 440.094, the State Registrar may accept the following types of documentary evidence to establish:

1. Parentage:

(a) A current and valid photo identification; and

(b) Two completed witness information forms provided by the State Registrar.

2. That a pregnancy occurred:

(a) Prenatal health care records;

(b) An affidavit from a licensed physician, public health nurse or other qualified health care provider who consulted with the applicant during the pregnancy; or

(c) An ultrasound performed on the applicant during the pregnancy.

3. That a live birth occurred:

(a) An affidavit from a licensed physician, public health nurse or other qualified health care provider who witnessed or examined the child within 14 days after the birth; or

(b) An appointment in person with the State Registrar or a local registrar of vital statistics with the parent and child present.

4. That the homebirth occurred in this State:

(a) A utility bill showing residency of the parent in this State at the time of birth that also displays the parent's name; or

(b) A statement which shows a credit or debit card transaction completed by the parent and which includes the date and location of the transaction. The transaction must have been completed in this State.

Nev. Admin. Code § 440.096

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R066-16A, eff. 11/2/2016

NRS 440.120