Applications for amendments to vital records made one year or more after the event, unless otherwise provided in the regulations or by law, shall be supported by (1) an affidavit setting forth information to identify the certificate, the incorrect data as it is listed on the certificate, and the correct data as it should appear; and (2) two or more items of documentary evidence which support the alleged facts and which were established at least five years prior to the date of application for amendment or within seven years of the date of the event.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-638

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Year: shall mean calendar year. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
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