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Current as of March 08, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. The state registrar shall amend a registered certificate pursuant to this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
B. The state registrar shall amend a registered birth certificate to show the new name of a person born in this state if:
1. The person, the person's parent or the person's legal guardian requests the new name and the state registrar receives a court order to change the person's name on the registered birth certificate.
2. A voluntary acknowledgement of paternity submitted pursuant to § 25-812 includes a request to change the person's name on the registered birth certificate.
C. The state registrar shall adopt rules for making corrections to vital records.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36. Public Health and Safety § 36-323. Amending registered certificates: corrections - last updated March 08, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-36-public-health-and-safety/az-rev-st-sect-36-323/
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