Arizona § 12-2264 - Evidentiary value of birth and death certificates
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2264 — Evidentiary value of birth and death certificates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2264. Evidentiary value of birth and death certificates
A birth, death or fetal death certificate is prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated, but if an alleged father of a child is not the husband of the mother, the certificate shall not be prima facie evidence of paternity if that fact is controverted by the alleged father.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-2264
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2264 cover?
Section 12-2264 ("Evidentiary value of birth and death certificates") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 12-2264?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 12-2264 apply to my situation?
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