Part XIII. Certifications of Data; Fees
12VAC5-550-510. Certified copies; how prepared.
A. Under the provision of § 32.1-272 of the Code of Virginia and Part XII (12VAC5-550-470 et seq.) of this chapter, certifications of vital records may be prepared and issued by the State Registrar and, where applicable, by the city or county registrar.
B. Certifications may be made by photostat or other reproduction process, typewriter, or electronic print except that medical and health data on the birth certificate shall not be so certified.
C. The statement to appear on each certification of a vital record is to read as follows:
"This is to certify that this is a true and correct reproduction or abstract of the official record filed with the...................Department of Health,......................, Virginia.
Date issued...................
.................................... Registrar"
The registrar will enter the appropriate city or county name in the spaces provided, date and sign the certification, and enter his official title.
D. The seal of the issuing office is to be impressed on the certification.
E. Short form certifications of birth records that make no reference to parentage may be issued by the State Registrar.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-250 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-29-100 § 13.1, eff. April 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 26, eff. October 8, 2003.
12VAC5-550-520. Fees.
A. The fee to be charged by the State Registrar or by the city or county registrar shall be $10 for each full certification or short form certification of a vital record, or for a search of the files or records when no copy is made.
B. When documents are amended or delayed birth registration is requested, the requester shall be charged an administrative fee of $10.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-250 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-29-100 § 13.2, eff. April 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 26, eff. October 8, 2003.