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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 11Art. 4§ 103340 Amending Vital Records

§ 103340 Amending Vital Records

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§ 103340 Amending Vital Records

This law says any change to an official record must be done the way Article 1 tells you to, starting at Section 103225.

Key Takeaways

  • •Amendments to records aren’t free‑form; they must follow a set process.
  • •The required process is described in Article 1, starting at Section 103225.
  • •This rule has been in effect since January 1, 1996.

Example

A town clerk wants to add a new entry to the city’s meeting minutes.

The clerk has to follow the step‑by‑step rules laid out in Article 1, beginning with Section 103225, to make the amendment legal.

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

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§ 103340 Amending Vital Records

This amendment to the record shall be handled in the manner prescribed in Article 1 (commencing with Section 103225). (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

amendment to the recordArticle 1Section 103225Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4

Related Statutes

  • § 103280 Amending Vital Records
  • § 103305 Amendment Handling Procedure
  • § 103325 Adding Child'S Name Later
  • § 103255 Amending Filing Records
  • § 103330 Child Naming Report Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 103340.
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