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The full name of the mother of the child, including her maiden name and current surname, shall be entered on the original birth certificate; however, if the child was born of a surrogate birth parent as a result of an enforceable gestational carrier contract, as provided in R.S. 9:2720, the maiden name of the biological mother shall be listed as the mother.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 34.6. Original birth certificate; required contents; name of mother - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-40-sect-34-6/
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