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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 4§ 102605 Delayed Birth Certificate Copy

§ 102605 Delayed Birth Certificate Copy

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§ 102605 Delayed Birth Certificate Copy

This law says the State Registrar must mail a certified copy of a delayed birth certificate to whoever asks for it, and they can’t charge any extra fee.

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Registrar must provide a certified copy of a delayed birth certificate.
  • •The copy is sent to the person who asks for it.
  • •There is no additional cost for the copy.

Example

A person finds out their birth was recorded late and needs an official copy for a passport.

They request the copy from the State Registrar, and the registrar sends the certified copy for free.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 102605 Delayed Birth Certificate Copy

The State Registrar shall send a certified copy of the delayed certificate of birth to the applicant without additional cost. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

State Registrarcertified copydelayed certificate of birthwithout additional cost

Related Statutes

  • § 102610 Delayed Birth Certificate Copies
  • § 102769 Birth Record Copy Issuance
  • § 103335 Birth Record Amendment Copy
  • § 102600 Delayed Birth Registration
  • § 102710 Free Amended Birth Certificate

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102605.
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