Fee waived for certified copy of birth certificate.

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  • (1) Notwithstanding Section 26-1-6 and Section 26-2-12.5, the department shall waive a fee that would otherwise be charged for a certified copy of a birth certificate, if the individual whose birth is confirmed by the birth certificate is:
    • (a) the individual requesting the certified copy of the birth certificate; and
    • (b)
      • (i) homeless, as defined in Section 26-18-411;
      • (ii) a person who is homeless, as defined in Section 35A-5-302;
      • (iii) an individual whose primary nighttime residence is a location that is not designed for or ordinarily used as a sleeping accommodation for an individual;
      • (iv) a homeless service provider as verified by the Department of Workforce Services; or
      • (v) a homeless child or youth, as defined in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 11434a.
  • (2) To satisfy the requirement in Subsection (1)(b), the department shall accept written verification that the individual is homeless or a person, child, or youth who is homeless from:
    • (a) a homeless shelter, as defined in Section 10-9a-526;
    • (b) a permanent housing, permanent, supportive, or transitional facility, as defined in Section 35A-5-302;
    • (c) the Department of Workforce Services;
    • (d) a homeless service provider as verified by the Department of Workforce Services; or
    • (e) a local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth designated under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii).




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