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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 11Art. 5§ 103375 Birth Certificate Updates

§ 103375 Birth Certificate Updates

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§ 103375 Birth Certificate Updates

When a new birth certificate is made, the state office tells the local and county offices, and they have to send copies of that certificate to the state office if they can; if they can't, they must seal the copy and send a written statement about it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Registrar must inform local and county recorders when a new birth certificate is created.
  • •Local and county recorders must forward copies of the new certificate to the State Registrar if it’s practical.
  • •If forwarding isn’t practical, they must seal the copy safely and send a verified statement about what they did.

Example

A baby is born and the hospital files a new birth certificate. The State Registrar notifies the county recorder, who then sends a copy of the certificate to the State Registrar.

If the county recorder can easily mail the copy, they do so. If the recorder can't (maybe because the office is closed or the copy is in a far‑away location), they cover the copy so it isn’t damaged and send a signed note saying they sealed it.

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

Official Source
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§ 103375 Birth Certificate Updates

When a new birth certificate is established pursuant to this article, the State Registrar shall inform the local registrar and the county recorder whose records contain copies of the original certificate, who shall forward the copies to the State Registrar for filing with the original certificate, if it is practical for him or her to do so. If it is impractical for him or her to forward the copy to the State Registrar, he or she shall effectually seal a cover over the copy in a manner as not to deface or destroy the copy and forward a verified statement of his or her action to the State Registrar. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

new birth certificateState Registrarlocal registrarcounty recorderoriginal certificateverified statement

Related Statutes

  • § 103449 Birth Certificate Updates
  • § 102685 Updating Local Birth Records
  • § 103440 Birth And Marriage Records Update
  • § 103245 Amending Vital Records
  • § 103355 Birth Certificate Race Correction

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 103375.
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