Louisiana § RS 40:46.11 - Review by district attorney
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:46.11 — Review by district attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:46.11. Review by district attorney
At the time at which the child requests the amendment of the existing birth certificate under R.S. 40:46 et seq., the state registrar shall require an affidavit to be obtained from the district attorney of the parish in which the child resides or is domiciled stating any objection to the name change. If the district attorney does not object, the state registrar shall prepare a new birth certificate for the major child. If there is an objection, the state registrar may not proceed to prepare a new birth certificate until the district attorney's objection has been resolved.
Acts 2016, No. 434, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:46.11
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:46.11 cover?
Section RS 40:46.11 ("Review by district attorney") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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