Birth certificate not to disclose illegitimacy; exceptions

N.J. Stat. § 26:8-39
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No official in this state shall issue a birth certificate revealing or disclosing illegitimacy; provided, that a certificate may be issued disclosing such information in response to court process or subpoena or in response to the request of the illegitimate, his or her guardian or legal counsel.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-activity/statutesFetched: 10/17/2026

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