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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 4§ 102600 Delayed Birth Registration

§ 102600 Delayed Birth Registration

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§ 102600 Delayed Birth Registration

This law lets the State Registrar give a birth certificate to a child whose birth wasn’t recorded at the time, as long as the parents send an application, pay the fee, and include the needed paperwork. The registrar also keeps these certificates organized and gives faster service to kids who are in the juvenile court system.

Key Takeaways

  • •You must submit an application, pay the fee, and include affidavits and other proof of birth.
  • •The registrar reviews the paperwork and, if it meets the rules, issues a delayed birth certificate and keeps it on file.
  • •Applications for children who are dependent in juvenile court are given priority.

Example

A family moves to California and discovers their 10‑year‑old child never got an official birth certificate, which is needed for school enrollment. They fill out the application, pay the fee, and send in affidavits and other proof of the child’s birth.

The State Registrar checks the paperwork, and if everything looks right, they issue a delayed birth certificate and file it in their records. Because the child is also a dependent in juvenile court, the registrar processes the request more quickly.

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

Official Source
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§ 102600 Delayed Birth Registration

(a)  Upon receipt by the State Registrar of an application for delayed registration of birth and payment of the required fee, he or she shall review the application together with the affidavits and documentary evidence accompanying it and shall accept the application if the application and evidence submitted comply with this chapter. After acceptance by the State Registrar the application shall constitute a delayed certificate of birth, and the State Registrar shall permanently preserve the certificates in a systematic manner and shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive and continuous index of all the certificates. (b)  In processing applications for the delayed registration of birth pursuant to this section, the State Registrar shall give priority to an application for a child who has been adjudged a dependent child of, and who is subject to the jurisdiction of, the juvenile court, pursuant to Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 315, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

delayed registration of birthState Registrardependent childSection 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code

Related Statutes

  • § 102535 Delayed Birth Registration
  • § 102605 Delayed Birth Certificate Copy
  • § 102610 Delayed Birth Certificate Copies
  • § 100921 Freestanding Cardiac Catheterization Licensing
  • § 100922 Freestanding Cardiac Lab Licensing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102600.
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