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NEW LAW AID IN SECURING BIRTHRECORD PAPERSCertification and Correction Can Be Secured of Probate Court,it.eriedhfcimheralndckusit-anre-di-nLZl,kl-ast»asheled i a ith tir-reetheTroy, May 9, — Judge Carl B. Felger, * member of the legislative committee of the Probate Judges association of Ohio, of which Judge William C. Wiseman of Montgomery county is chairman, points or5 that there is now a law in effect spon sored by the probate judges group which persons who have no official birth record or persons whose birth Vecords are Incorrect to file an application in the probate court to have a record established or their old record corrected.Judge Felger has a list of instructions as compiled by Judge Wise man which goes into detail the steps necessary to establish such records or make corrections. The application for correction of a birth record may be supported by the affidavit of the physician In attendance at birth, If available if not available then the affidavit* of two persons who have personal knowledge of the facts or convincing documentary evidence. In making an application for a record when none exists it must be supported by the testimony given by the applicant in open court before the probate judge with at least two witnesses or clear, convincing documentary evidence. Judges will require hearing and notice of a hearing advertised In a paper of general circulation in the county.Other information given in the instructions to applicants is in regard to where such applications should be filed, costs and what comprises documentary evidence Including baptismal records, family Bible record; records from federal, state or local' census, school enrollment records, military or civil service records, insurance policy of more than five years' standing, application /or marriage license of more than five years1 standing, original or certified copy of birth certificate of child of applicant showing age and place of birth of parents, ofI;c:al church records, old newspaper clippings and other records which the court may deem authentic and convincing.With recent enactments making necessary birth records the courts have had an unusual demand for this sendee and the new instructions will be of benefit to anyone expecting to make such application.$1,0’ •2,5t R* est* towi app:pert esta Pi app Mai Thlt; is $ H esta tow Ingi pra for: the
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Piqua Daily Call
Piqua, Ohio, US
Fri, May 09, 1941
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