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 == '''Births from 1853 thru 1912'''  ==
-In 1853, Virginia passed a law requiring counties to record births although not all counties complied or continued to record them on a consistent basis. Statewide registration of births began in 1912. From 1896-1912, births were not recorded. Delayed birth registrations for the years 1896-1912 exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]].
+In 1853, Virginia passed a law requiring counties to record births, although not all counties complied or continued to record them on a consistent basis. Birth registers during the Civil War period (1861-1865) are incomplete. From 1896-1912, births were not recorded. Delayed birth registrations for the years 1896-1912 exist ['''access?''']. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]].
 For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.
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 ==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====
-With full names, dates and places (cities or counties) of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the the [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_Records/documents/appform.pdf Virginia Division of Vital Records] (PDF file).<br>
+With approximate birth years and places (counties or cities), you can locate birth records for these years yourself on microfilms available through the [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/BMDregisters/index.htm Library of Virginia] and the {{FHL|777933|item|Family History Library}}.<br>
-<br> '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:
-:*The person on the certificate
-:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
-:*The spouse of the person on the certificate
-:*The child of the person on the certificate
-:*The sibling of the person on the certificate
-:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
-:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
-::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.
+<br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.'''''
 <center>[[User:Batsondl/Sandbox Strategy 3#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>
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