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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12. Health
Agency 5. Department of Health
Chapter 550. Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
12/3/2024

12VAC5-550-460. Methods of correcting or altering certificates.

A. A new name authorized by court order shall be recorded by drawing a single line through the name appearing on the certificate and inserting above it or to the side of it the new name. In addition, there shall be inserted on the certificate a statement that the name was changed by court order and the date and place of such order. The word "Amended" shall be written in the top margin of the certificate. Certificates on which given names are added within seven years after birth or on which given names have been changed at any time pursuant to subdivision 3 of 12VAC5-550-450 shall not be considered as amended.

B. In all other cases, corrections or alterations shall be made by drawing a single line through the incorrect item, if listed, and by inserting the correct or missing data immediately above it or to the side of it, or by completing the blank item, as the case may be. In addition, there shall be inserted on the certificate a statement identifying the affidavit and documentary evidence used as proof of the correct facts and the date the correction was made. If three months have elapsed from the date of filing, the word "Amended" shall be written in the top margin of the certificate unless otherwise stated in this chapter.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-273 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR355-29-100 § 11.3, eff. April 1, 1995.

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