The court shall require such proof as it deems necessary to be convinced of the true birth facts of the petitioner such as full name of registrant at birth, birth date, city or town and parish of birth, sex, race, mother’s maiden name and father’s name, also parents’ birth places.  Persons who have had their names changed by court order prior to filing the suit to establish a delayed certificate of birth must file a certified copy of the judgment ordering the change of name together with the petition and the letter from the registration authority.  

Acts 1979, No. 776, §1.