Action:
Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review (2023)
Action 6587
General Information
| Action Summary |
This regulatory action intends to (i) amend 12VAC5-550-270 to provide clarity to the processes associated with the State Registrar’s rejection of delayed birth filings, (ii) amend 12VAC5-550-520 to increase, from $10 to $20, the fee assessed for delayed birth filing requests and amendments and corrections to certified vital records on file with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), (iii) add a new regulatory section, 12VAC5-550-315, to specify requirements followed by applicants when filing requests to establish a new birth certificate for a registrant born in the Commonwealth via surrogacy, and (iv) update regulatory language conform to the Form and Style Requirements published by the Virginia Register of Regulations. Additionally, opportunities for regulatory reduction will be considered where possible. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
No project yet assigned to this action |
| Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed |
12/30/2022
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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10488
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NOIRA
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Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Seth Austin
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State Registrar of Vital Records
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Address:
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2001 Maywill Street, Suites 263 and 268
Richmond, VA 23230
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Email Address:
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seth.austin@vdh.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)662-6244
FAX: (804)662-7262
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
