Illinois § 25.6
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25.6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.6.
Fee waiver; persons who reside in a shelter for domestic violence. (a) The applicable fees under Section 17 of this Act for a new certificate of birth and Section 25 of this Act for a search of a birth record or a certified copy of a birth record shall be waived for all requests by a person who resides in a shelter for domestic violence. The State Registrar of Vital Records shall establish standards and procedures consistent with this Section for waiver of the applicable fees. A person described under this Section must not be charged for verification under this Section. A person who knowingly or purposefully falsifies this verification is subject to a penalty of $100. (b) A person who resides in a shelter for domestic violence shall be provided no more than 4 birth records annually under this Section. (Source: P.A. 102-1141, eff. 7-1-23; 103-605, eff. 7-1-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 25.6
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25.6 cover?
Section 25.6 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 § 25.6?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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