Vital Records

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This is Chapter 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Vital Records.” It is part of Title 32.1 “Health”. It contains 36 laws divided across 7 structures.

Article 1	Definitions and Administrative Provisions
Article 2	Birth Certificates
Article 3	Records of Adoptions
Article 4	Death Certificates and Out-of-State Transit Permits
Article 5	Marriage Records and Divorce and Annulment Reports
Article 6	Amendments to Vital Records
Article 7	Miscellaneous Provisions