Vital Record Replacement
Articles tagged Vital Record Replacement from The VRO Blog.
Virginia Adoptees Can Now Get Their Original Birth Certificate Without a Court Order
House Bill 301 took effect July 1, 2026, removing the court-order requirement for adult adoptees born in Virginia. Here is what changed and how the new request works.
Your Birth Certificate Was Rejected for a Passport: What to Do Next
A letter says your birth certificate was not accepted and your application is on hold. Here is what the letter means, why certificates get rejected, and how to fix it inside the response window.
Puerto Rico Birth Certificates: Why Your Old Copy Is Void and How to Replace It
Puerto Rico invalidated every birth certificate issued before July 1, 2010. If you are still holding one, here is why it will be rejected and how to request a valid replacement.
Hurricane Season 2026: How to Protect Your Vital Records Before a Storm
A calm, practical checklist for protecting your birth certificate, passport, and other vital records before the 2026 hurricane season—and how to replace them if a storm strikes.