§ 102670 Adopting Parent Amended Records

Health and Safety Code·California

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Adoptive parents can ask for a new updated birth record for their child even if they already have one, as long as they apply, show the adoption court order, and pay the fee.

Key Takeaways

•Adoptive parents may get another amended birth record for the child.
•They must submit an application with a copy of the adoption court order (Section 8615).
•They must also pay the required fee.
•This rule works even if other laws might say otherwise.

Example

A family adopted a child and got a new birth certificate. Later they need another copy for the child's school enrollment.

They can request a second updated birth record by sending the adoption court order (from the family court case) and paying the required fee, just like the law says.

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§ 102670 Adopting Parent Amended Records

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an adopting parent who has adopted a child for whom an amended record has already been prepared under authority of this article may have another amended record prepared for the child, upon application, furnishing a copy of the court order made in an action brought pursuant to Section 8615 of the Family Code, and payment of the required fee. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

adopting parent amended record Section 8615 of the Family Code

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102670.

§ 102670 Adopting Parent Amended Records

Health and Safety Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 102670 Adopting Parent Amended Records

Adoptive parents can ask for a new updated birth record for their child even if they already have one, as long as they apply, show the adoption court order, and pay the fee.

Key Takeaways

•Adoptive parents may get another amended birth record for the child.
•They must submit an application with a copy of the adoption court order (Section 8615).
•They must also pay the required fee.
•This rule works even if other laws might say otherwise.

Example

A family adopted a child and got a new birth certificate. Later they need another copy for the child's school enrollment.

They can request a second updated birth record by sending the adoption court order (from the family court case) and paying the required fee, just like the law says.

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

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§ 102670 Adopting Parent Amended Records

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

adopting parent amended record Section 8615 of the Family Code

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102670.

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