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[Repealed.]6\n\nConduct training programs to promote uniformity of policy and procedures throughout the Commonwealth in matters pertaining to the system of vital records.7\n\nInspect vital records which have been sealed as provided by law whenever such inspection will facilitate the administration of this chapter without violating the confidentiality of such records.8\n\nPerform such other duties as may be required by law.9\n\nDevelop, furnish and distribute, in accordance with the regulations of the Board, forms as required by this chapter and such other means for transmission of data as may be necessary for the purpose of complete and accurate reporting and registration.10\n\nDevelop and provide a means for obtaining a social security number in conjunction with the issuance of a birth certificate.11\n\nDevelop, furnish and distribute a surrogate consent and report form as described in § 20-162.B\n\nThe State Registrar may delegate functions and duties vested in him to designated assistants and to county, city and special registrars as he deems necessary or expedient.C\n\nThe Department of Motor Vehicles, when issuing a certified copy of a vital record, shall be subject to the State Registrar’s rules, regulations, and audit requirements, including the provisions of this chapter.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":224080,"text":"The State Registrar, under the supervision of the Commissioner, shall:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":224081,"text":"Administer the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the Board in a manner that will ensure the uniform and efficient administration of the system of vital records.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":224082,"text":"Direct and supervise the system of vital records and be custodian of its records.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":224083,"text":"Direct, supervise and control the activities of all persons when pertaining to the operation of the system of vital records.\n\t\t\t\t4., 5. 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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 6 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1960, chapter 451; in 1979, chapter 711; in 1983, chapter 240; in 1990, chapter 576; in 2000, chapter 890<\/a>; in 2013, chapter 534<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":68341,"section_number":"32.1-258","catch_line":"Report of foundling; constitutes birth certificate","order_by":null,"url":"\/32.1-258\/"},{"id":79948,"section_number":"32.1-261","catch_line":"New certificate of birth established on proof of adoption, legitimation, or determination of paternity, or change of sex","order_by":null,"url":"\/32.1-261\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":204179,"object_type":"law","relational_id":61338,"identifier":"32.1-252","token":"32.1\/7\/1\/32.1-252","url":"\/32.1-252\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/32.1-252\/","token":"32.1\/7\/1\/32.1-252","dublin_core":{"Title":"State Registrar; duties; delegations","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 32.1-252","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The State Registrar, under the supervision of the Commissioner<\/span>, shall: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Administer the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the Board<\/span> in a manner that will ensure the uniform and efficient administration of the system of vital records<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Direct and supervise the system of vital records<\/span> and be custodian of its records. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Direct, supervise and control the activities of all persons<\/span> when pertaining to the operation of the system of vital records<\/span>.\n\t\t\t\t4., 5. [Repealed.] <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Conduct training programs to promote uniformity of policy and procedures throughout the Commonwealth in matters pertaining to the system of vital records<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> Inspect vital records which have been sealed<\/span> as provided by law<\/span> whenever such inspection will facilitate the administration of this chapter without violating the confidentiality of such records. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> Perform such other duties as may be required by law<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> Develop, furnish and distribute, in accordance with the regulations of the Board<\/span>, forms as required by this chapter and such other means for transmission of data as may be necessary for the purpose of complete and accurate reporting and registration<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> Develop and provide a means for obtaining a social security number in conjunction with the issuance of a birth certificate. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

11.<\/span> Develop, furnish and distribute a surrogate consent and report form as described in § 20-162<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> The State Registrar may delegate functions and duties vested in him to designated assistants and to county, city and special registrars as he deems necessary or expedient. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The Department<\/span> of Motor Vehicles, when issuing a certified copy of a vital record, shall be subject to the State Registrar’s rules, regulations, and audit requirements, including the provisions of this chapter. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nSTATE REGISTRAR; DUTIES; DELEGATIONS (\u00a7 32.1-252)\n\nA. The State Registrar, under the supervision of the Commissioner, shall:\n\n 1. Administer the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the Board\n in a manner that will ensure the uniform and efficient administration of the\n system of vital records.\n\n 2. Direct and supervise the system of vital records and be custodian of its\n records.\n\n 3. Direct, supervise and control the activities of all persons when pertaining\n to the operation of the system of vital records.\n \t\t\t\t4., 5. [Repealed.]\n\n 6. Conduct training programs to promote uniformity of policy and procedures\n throughout the Commonwealth in matters pertaining to the system of vital\n records.\n\n 7. Inspect vital records which have been sealed as provided by law whenever\n such inspection will facilitate the administration of this chapter without\n violating the confidentiality of such records.\n\n 8. Perform such other duties as may be required by law.\n\n 9. Develop, furnish and distribute, in accordance with the regulations of the\n Board, forms as required by this chapter and such other means for transmission\n of data as may be necessary for the purpose of complete and accurate reporting\n and registration.\n\n 10. Develop and provide a means for obtaining a social security number in\n conjunction with the issuance of a birth certificate.\n\n 11. Develop, furnish and distribute a surrogate consent and report form as\n described in § 20-162.\n\nB. The State Registrar may delegate functions and duties vested in him to\ndesignated assistants and to county, city and special registrars as he deems\nnecessary or expedient.\n\nC. The Department of Motor Vehicles, when issuing a certified copy of a vital\nrecord, shall be subject to the State Registrar’s rules, regulations, and\naudit requirements, including the provisions of this chapter.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 32-353.8; 1960, c. 451; 1979, c. 711; 1983, c. 240; 1990,\nc. 576; 2000, c. 890; 2013, c. 534.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}