Virginia § 54.1-2996 - Validity of unregistered documents
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-2996 — Validity of unregistered documents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-2996. Validity of unregistered documents
Failure to register a document with the registry maintained by the Department of Health pursuant to this article shall not affect the document's validity. Failure to notify the Department of Health of the revocation of a document filed with the registry shall not affect the validity of a revocation that meets the statutory requirements for the revocation to be valid.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-2996
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-2996 cover?
Section 54.1-2996 ("Validity of unregistered documents") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 54.1-2996?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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