Georgia Department of Public Health - State Office of Vital Records (birth records: affidavits, paternity acknowledgment) · Georgia state form
Out of Institution Birth Packet
Packet for filing a birth that occurred outside a recognized medical facility, including two affidavits of attendance and a birth worksheet.
- What this form is
- Use this packet to submit information and evidence for registering a birth that occurred outside a hospital or other recognized medical facility without medical attendance. It includes two Affidavit of Attendance forms and a Birth Worksheet. The instructions call for completing the entire worksheet, submitting two affidavits, and sending the entire packet to the local vital records office for review and assistance.
- Who needs it
- Individuals filing a birth certificate for a birth that occurred outside a recognized medical facility without medical attendance may need this packet.
- Why it needs a notary
- The affidavits must be signed and notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete the entire Birth Worksheet and two Affidavit of Birth forms, then submit the entire packet to the local vital records office for review and assistance.
Questions
Does the Out of Institution Birth Packet need to be notarized?
Yes. The instructions state that affidavits must be signed and notarized. You can complete the notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
What does the Out of Institution Birth Packet include?
The packet includes two Affidavit of Attendance at an Out of Institution Birth forms and a Birth Worksheet, along with instructions for submitting the packet.
Where do I submit the completed packet?
The instructions say to submit the entire packet to the local vital records office for review and assistance.