Illinois § 19
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.
Registration new birth certificate. Upon the entry of a judgment of adoption, the clerk of the court that entered the judgment shall prepare a certificate of adoption and send the certificate to the Department of Public Health, pursuant to Sections 16 and 17 of the Vital Records Act. The statutory fee of the clerk of the court for that certificate shall be paid by the petitioners. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit the amendment of a birth certificate in accordance with subsection (6) of Section 22 of the Vital Records Act. (Source: P.A. 89-257; eff. 1-1-96.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 19
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19 cover?
Section 19 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 19?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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