# RCW 70.58A.500: RCW 70.58A.500: Amendment of vital records—When authorized—Grounds for denial

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S500

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70.58A.500
- **Heading:** RCW 70.58A.500: Amendment of vital records—When authorized—Grounds for denial
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70 / Chapter 58A / Section 500

## Text

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6081-S.SL ) ***

(1) The state registrar may amend certification items on state vital records. (2) The state registrar may amend a live birth record to change the name of a person born in state: (a) Upon receipt of a complete and signed amendment application with applicable fees and a certified copy of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, including the name of the person as it appears on the current live birth record and the new name to be designated on the amended live birth record, under RCW 4.24.130 ; or (b) As authorized under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 3521, the federal witness relocation and protection act. (3) The state registrar shall seal the original live birth record amended under subsection (2)(b) of this section. The sealed record is not subject to public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction. (4) The state registrar may amend a vital record to change the sex designation of the subject of the record. The state registrar shall include a nonbinary option for sex designation on the record. (5) The state registrar may amend vital records for purposes other than those established in this section. (6) The state registrar may deny an application to amend a vital record when: (a) The application is not completed or filed in accordance with this chapter; (b) The state registrar has cause to question the validity or adequacy of the applicant's statements or documentary evidence; or (c) The deficiencies under (a) or (b) of this subsection are not addressed to the satisfaction of the state registrar. (7) The state registrar shall provide notice of the denial of an application to amend a vital record and state the reasons for the denial. If the state registrar denies an amendment to a vital record under the provisions of this section, a person may appeal the decision under RCW 70.58A.550 .

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70.58A.005 RCW 70.58A.005: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S005.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.010 RCW 70.58A.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S010.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.020 RCW 70.58A.020: Rule-making authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S020.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.030 RCW 70.58A.030: Appointment of the state registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S030.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.040 RCW 70.58A.040: Duties of the state registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S040.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.050 RCW 70.58A.050: Appointment of local and deputy registrars.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S050.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.060 RCW 70.58A.060: Vital records system security requirements—Fraud detection—Data validation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S060.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.070 RCW 70.58A.070: Mandatory use of prescribed forms, reporting of data required for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S070.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.100 RCW 70.58A.100: Live birth of child of known parentage—Reporting and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S100.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.110 RCW 70.58A.110: Live birth of child of unknown parentage—Reporting and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S110.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.120 RCW 70.58A.120: Delayed report of live birth—Registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S120.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.130 RCW 70.58A.130: Court-ordered registration of a delayed report of live birth—Petition and hearing requirements—Burden and standard of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S130.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.200 RCW 70.58A.200: Reports of death—Filing and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S200.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.210 RCW 70.58A.210: Final disposition of human remains—Issuance of burial-transit and disinterment permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S210.md)

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