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Bill to Allow Diacritical Marks on Vital Records Signed Into Law

SACRAMENTO, CA – Californians whose names include accents, tildes, and other diacritical marks will be able to have their names recorded accurately on their vital records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates under a law signed Sunday by Governor Gavin Newsom. 

The Name Accuracy Act Passes Major Legislative Hurdle

Legislation allowing California residents to include accents, umlauts, tildes and other diacritical marks on vital records, such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses, was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee today.