# D.C. Code § 7-231.07: Content of vital records and vital reports

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C2A_S7-231.07

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 7-231.07
- **Heading:** Content of vital records and vital reports
- **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 / § 7-231.07

## Text

(a) To promote and maintain nationwide uniformity in systems of vital statistics, the forms for a vital record or a required vital report shall include, at a minimum, the items recommended by the federal agency responsible for national vital statistics.
(b) Information required in a report may be filed and registered by photographic, electronic, or other means as prescribed by the Registrar in rules issued pursuant to § 7-231.29 .

## 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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