2007 California Health and Safety Code Article 3. Evidence

CA Codes (hsc:102575-102585)

102575.  "Affidavit," as used in this chapter, is defined as a
written statement executed under oath by a person who at the time of
birth was at least 5 years old and had knowledge of the facts of
birth and shall include the full name of the person whose birth is
being registered, the names of his or her parents, the date and place
of his or her birth and the basis of the affiant's knowledge of
these facts.



102580.  "Documentary evidence," as used in this chapter, is defined
as original or certified copies of a record that was executed at
least five years prior to the date of application, and that
substantiates the date and place of birth of the person whose birth
is being registered; except that if the person whose birth is being
registered is under 12 years of age the record shall have been
executed only at least two years before the date of application.
Examples of documentary evidence that shall generally be considered
acceptable are hospital records of birth, baptismal certificates or
other church records, school records, census records, social security
records, military service records, voting registration records,
birth certificate of child of person whose birth is being registered,
certificates of registry of marriage, and newspaper notices of
birth.


102585.  For births that are being registered under this chapter
there shall be required documentary evidence and affidavits pursuant
to one of the following:
   (a) Two pieces of documentary evidence, at least one of which
shall support the parentage.
   (b) One piece of documentary evidence and one affidavit executed
by the physician or other principal attendant.
   (c) One piece of documentary evidence and two affidavits executed
by either the mother, father, or other persons having knowledge of
the facts of birth.