(b)

1. (1) Documents presented, including but not limited to census, hospital, church, and school records, must be from independent sources and shall be in the form of:

   1. (A) The original record;
   2. (B) A duly certified copy thereof; or
   3. (C) A signed statement from the custodian of the record or document.
2. (2) Documents must have been established at least one (1) year prior to the date of application.
3. (3) Affidavits of personal knowledge are not acceptable as evidence to establish a delayed certificate of birth.

(c) All documents submitted in evidence:

1. (1) For persons age ten (10) years or over, must have been established at least ten (10) years prior to the date of application or within three (3) years from the date of birth; and

2. (2) For persons under ten (10) years of age, must be dated:

   1. (A) At least one (1) year prior to the date of application; or
   2. (B) Within the first year of life.