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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 102320 Birth Certificate Numbering Rules

§ 102320 Birth Certificate Numbering Rules

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§ 102320 Birth Certificate Numbering Rules

This law says that birth, fetal death, and death certificates must be numbered in order, starting with number one each year.

Key Takeaways

  • •Birth, fetal death, and death certificates get their own separate numbering.
  • •Each year, the numbering starts over at '1'.
  • •The numbers must go in order without skipping.

Example

A hospital records the first baby born in January.

That baby's birth certificate will be numbered '1' for the new year.

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

Official Source
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§ 102320 Birth Certificate Numbering Rules

The local registrar shall number the certificates of live birth, fetal death, and death consecutively in separate series, beginning with number one for the first event in each calendar year. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

local registrarcertificates of live birthfetal deathdeathconsecutivelyseparate series

Related Statutes

  • § 102325 Marriage Certificate Numbering Rules
  • § 102275 Local Registrar Duties
  • § 102280 Local Registrar Appointment
  • § 102290 Deputy Registrar Authority
  • § 102295 Local Registrar Enforcement Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102320.
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