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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 11Art. 8§ 103448 Amended Birth Certificate Rules

§ 103448 Amended Birth Certificate Rules

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§ 103448 Amended Birth Certificate Rules

This law says that when a new birth certificate is made, it replaces any old ones and is the only birth certificate that the public can see, and it must look just like a regular original birth certificate.

Key Takeaways

  • •The new birth certificate replaces any older certificates for the same person.
  • •It must appear as if it is the original birth certificate.
  • •Only the new certificate can be shown to the public; older ones are not available.

Example

A person changes their name after getting married and gets a new birth certificate with the new name.

The new certificate becomes the only birth certificate that anyone can look at, and the old certificate is no longer used or shown to the public.

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

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§ 103448 Amended Birth Certificate Rules

The new birth certificate established pursuant to this article shall in no way indicate that it is not the original birth certificate of the applicant. The new birth certificate shall supplant any birth certificate previously registered for the applicant, and shall be the only birth certificate open to public inspection. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 780, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

new birth certificateoriginal birth certificatepublic inspection

Related Statutes

  • § 103365 Birth Certificate Amendments
  • § 103446 Birth Certificate Gender Correction
  • § 103447 Birth Certificate Gender Correction
  • § 103447.5 Birth Certificate Amendment Process
  • § 103449 Birth Certificate Updates

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 103448.
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