# D.C. Code § 7-231.02: Vital statistics system; Vital Records Division

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.02

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 7-231.02
- **Heading:** Vital statistics system; Vital Records Division
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 7 / Chapter 2A / § 7-231.02

## Text

(a) The Mayor shall establish a vital statistics system for the reporting, maintenance, issuance, security, and confidentiality of vital records and the data derived from such records.
(b) The Vital Records Division shall be the sole source of certified copies of all vital records.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 7-231.01 § 7-231.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.02 § 7-231.02. Vital statistics system; Vital Records Division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.03 § 7-231.03. Appointment and duties of Registrar of Vital Records Division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.04 § 7-231.04. Security of vital statistics system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.05 § 7-231.05. Individuals required to keep records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.06 § 7-231.06. Duties to furnish information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.07 § 7-231.07. Content of vital records and vital reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.08 § 7-231.08. Live birth registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.09 § 7-231.09. Social Security numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.10 § 7-231.10. Infants of unknown parentage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.11 § 7-231.11. Delayed registration of live birth.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.12 § 7-231.12. Death registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.12.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.13 § 7-231.13. Delayed registration of death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.13.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-231.14 § 7-231.14. Fetal death registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.14.md)

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