Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Chapter Information
| Description | The regulations are designed to set forth the requirements to facilitate the vital record registration activities and health statistical services in a manner to ensure the uniform and efficient administration of the system. |
| State Authority | Section 32.1-249 through 32.1-276 |
| Federal Authority | N/A |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | Whether the regulations continue to administer the Commonwealth's only system of vital records by including provisions for ensuring the accurate, uniform, efficient and confidential administration of the system for maintaining vital records. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Seth Austin / State Registrar of Vital Records |
| Address: |
2001 Maywill Street, Suites 263 and 268 Richmond, VA 23230 |
| Email Address: | seth.austin@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)662-6244 FAX: (804)662-7262 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Regulations following Periodic Review - Amendments to comply with the Code of Virginia. | - | |
| Amend Regulations following Periodic Review - Administrative and Technical amendments | - | |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
To create a Certificate of Live Birth form and a Certified Birth Certificate
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2009. |
| Amending the Regulations Governing Vital Records | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/08/2003. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend regulations following periodic review - Change of Sex | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 11/12/2020 after the comment period had ended. |
| Amendment in accordance with a recent court case | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 10/14/2009 after the Governor's office completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2023 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 10/4/2010 Agency Completed | Amend | |