Full text of Utah Utah Code § 81-5-405 — Furnishing of information -- Confidentiality., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-5-405. Furnishing of information -- Confidentiality.
Effective 9/1/2025
81-5-405.
Furnishing of information -- Confidentiality.
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| (a) | The Office of Vital Records and Statistics shall send a copy of the filing to a person or entity described in Subsection (2), who has requested a copy. |
| (b) | The copy of the filing shall be sent to the most recent address provided by the requestor. |
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| (2) | Information contained in records that are filed pursuant to Section 81-5-401 is confidential and may be released on request only to:
| (a) | a tribunal or a person designated by the tribunal; |
| (b) | the birth mother of the child who is the subject of the filing; |
| (c) | an agency authorized by other law to receive the information; |
| (d) | a licensed child-placing agency; |
| (e) | the Office of Recovery Services, the Office of the Attorney General, or a child support services agency of another state or tribe; |
| (f) | a party or the party's attorney of record in a proceeding under this chapter or in a proceeding for adoption of, or for termination of parental rights regarding, a child who is the subject of the filing; and |
| (g) | the registry of parentage in another state. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
426, 2025 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 81-5-405
What does Utah Code § 81-5-405 cover?
Section 81-5-405 ("Furnishing of information -- Confidentiality.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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 Utah § 81-5-405?
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Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 81-5-405 apply to my situation?
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