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07 October 2026
Birth Certificate Bill Would Require Mailing Within Five Business Days and Mother’s Surname When Paternity Is Unestablished
07 October 2026
This content originally appeared on The Virgin Islands Consortium.
Bill 36-0280 would codify birth-certificate mailing and surname rules, with a five-business-day mailing deadline. The measure is now before Rules and Judiciary as health officials prepare to seek higher fees for birth and death certificate applications.
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