Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:46.11 – At the time at which the child requests the amendment of the existing birth certificate under R.S. 40:46 et seq., the state registrar shall require an affidavit to be obtained from t
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:46.11
- 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.
At the time at which the child requests the amendment of the existing birth certificate under La. Rev. Stat. 40:46 et seq., the state registrar shall require an affidavit to be obtained from the district attorney of the parish in which the child resides or is domiciled stating any objection to the name change. If the district attorney does not object, the state registrar shall prepare a new birth certificate for the major child. If there is an objection, the state registrar may not proceed to prepare a new birth certificate until the district attorney’s objection has been resolved.
Acts 2016, No. 434, §3.