​The purpose of this All-County Letter is to notify jurisdictions that effective on or about July 1, 2024, the State Registrar will transition from Dana E. Moore to Tomas J. Aragon. The new signature block for certified copies of birth, death, fetal death, and marriage certificates issued by the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) will be as follows:

Tomas J. Aragon, MD, DrPH

State Registrar of Vital Records

Dana E. Moore’s signature block will remain on the banknote security paper for CDPH for birth, death, fetal death, and marriage certificates until supplies run out. Tomas J. Aragon’s signature will appear on the right side.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the CDPH-VR, Production Unit at (916) 552-8116.

Sincerely,

Original Signed By:

Tomas Aragon, MD, DrPH

Director & State Public Health Officer

California Department of Public Health

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