(a) Unless otherwise provided in this part or in Acts 1995, No. 1254, § 14, all other amendments to vital records shall be supported by:
(1) An affidavit setting forth:
- (A) Information to identify the certificate;
- (B) The incorrect data as it is listed on the certificate; and
- (C) The correct data as it should appear; and
(2)
- (A) One (1) or more items of documentary evidence that:
(i) Support the alleged facts; and
- (ii) Were established:
- (a) (a) At least five (5) years prior to the date of application for amendment; or
(b) (b) Within seven (7) years of the date of the event.
- (B) Exceptions can only be made at the discretion of the State Registrar of Vital Records.
(b) The state registrar shall evaluate the evidence submitted in support of any amendment and when he or she finds reason to doubt its validity or adequacy, he or she:
- (1) May reject the amendment; and
- (2) Shall advise the applicant of the reasons for this action.