2014 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
CHAPTER 8. UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT
Subchapter IV Registry of Paternity
§ 8-421. Search of appropriate registry

(a) If a father-child relationship has not been established under this chapter for a child under 1 year of age, a petitioner for adoption of, or termination of parental rights regarding, the child must obtain a certificate of search of the registry of paternity.

(b) If a petitioner for adoption of, or termination of parental rights regarding, a child has reason to believe that the conception or birth of the child may have occurred in another state, the petitioner must also obtain a certificate of search from the registry of paternity, if any, in that state.

74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;

§ 8-422 Certificate of search registry.

(a) The Office of Vital Statistics shall furnish to the requester a certificate of search of the registry on request of an individual, court or agency identified in § 8-412 of this title.

(b) A certificate provided by the Office of Vital Statistics must be signed on behalf of the Office and State that:

(1) A search has been made of the registry; and

(2) A registration containing the information required to identify the registrant:

(i) Has been found and is attached to the certificate of search; or

(ii) Has not been found.

(c) A petitioner must file the certificate of search with the court before a proceeding for adoption of, or termination of parental rights regarding, a child may be concluded.

74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1.;

§ 8-423 Admissibility of registered information.

A certificate of search of the registry of paternity in this or another state is admissible in a proceeding for adoption of, or termination of parental rights regarding, a child and, if relevant, in other legal proceedings.

74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;