HB 4489
Authorizing the DMV to issue certain vital records in the custody of the state registrar
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue certain vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, that are currently held by the State Registrar. The DMV would need to adhere to the State Registrar’s rules and collect fees for these records, with the revenue being transmitted to the State Registrar monthly. Furthermore, the bill requires the DMV and the Department of Health to create a memorandum of understanding to establish a system for the DMV to access and issue these records electronically, ensuring data integrity and security.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the DMV to issue birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
- Requires the DMV to follow the State Registrar’s rules and regulations.
- Establishes a fee collection system for the DMV to issue vital records, with funds transferred to the State Registrar.
- Mandates the creation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the DMV and the Department of Health.
- Specifies requirements for the electronic system, including data integrity, security, and audit procedures.
- Requires the DMV to retain a portion of the fees collected and remit the remaining amount and actual costs to the State Registrar.
- Defines responsibilities for verifying requester identification and eligibility.
- Sets a start date of July 1, 2026, for the implementation of these provisions.
Who is affected
- Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- State Registrar
- Department of Health
- Residents of West Virginia
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