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7 AAC 05.810. Delayed certificate. A delayed birth certificate for a person less than 12 years of age at the time of application for registration, as defined herein, may be filed either with the proper local registrar or directly with the bureau, and shall be marked “Delayed.” To be acceptable the form must be completed in accordance with the instructions of the State Registrar, and signed the same as a belated certificate. When so required by the State Registrar, the date and place of birth must be supported by an affidavit of a competent person acquainted with the facts, or by an acceptable piece of documentary evidence. When filed with the local registrar, such certificate shall be forwarded to the bureau in accordance with instructions of the State Registrar. If acceptable, the certificate shall be registered in the bureau upon the payment of any prescribed fee therefor. After registration it may be recorded by the proper recording magistrate. (In effect before 7/28/59; am 7/25/60, Register 2) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.50.180 7 AAC 05.815. Form and procedure. A delayed birth certificate for a person 12 years of age or more at the time of application for registration, as defined herein, shall be a form entitled, “Delayed Certificate of Birth,” prescribed and furnished by the bureau; and shall be filed directly with the bureau. To be acceptable the form must be completed in accordance with the instructions of the State Registrar; and signed by the person whose birth is to be registered, except in cases where the State Registrar finds that such signature is impossible to obtain. It must be subscribed and sworn to before a person authorized to administer oaths, by the person whose birth is to be registered; provided that when such person is not competent to swear to this information, it shall be subscribed and sworn to by a parent, legal guardian, or other representative of the person. In addition to any other items prescribed by the State Registrar, the form shall provide for the name, sex, birthdate, and birthplace of the person whose birth is to be registered. Along with the properly completed form, the applicant shall submit to the bureau the documentary evidence required to support the facts stated in the delayed certificate, as well as any related information requested by the State Registrar. For each such delayed certificate, the date of birth must be supported by at least three pieces of documentary evidence; the place of birth by at least three; the parentage, if appearing on the certificate, by at least one; provided that the State Registrar may make exceptions when necessary by reducing the number of documents required for delayed birth certificates for