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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1954, chapter 346; in 1960, chapter 451; in 1979, chapter 711.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":1431193,"object_type":"law","relational_id":359342,"identifier":"32.1-255","token":"32.1\/7\/1\/32.1-255","url":"\/32.1-255\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/32.1-255\/","token":"32.1\/7\/1\/32.1-255","dublin_core":{"Title":"Duties of county, city and special registrars and deputies","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 32.1-255","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The county, city or special registrar with respect to his jurisdiction<\/span> shall: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Perform his duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and regulations issued hereunder. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Transmit twice monthly the certificates, reports, or other records filed with him to the State Registrar or more frequently when directed to do so by the State Registrar. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Maintain such local records, make such reports and perform such other duties as may be required by the State Registrar. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Deputies shall perform the duties of the registrar in the absence or incapacity of such registrar and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the State Registrar. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDUTIES OF COUNTY, CITY AND SPECIAL REGISTRARS AND DEPUTIES (\u00a7 32.1-255)\n\nA. The county, city or special registrar with respect to his jurisdiction shall:\n\n 1. Perform his duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and\n regulations issued hereunder.\n\n 2. Transmit twice monthly the certificates, reports, or other records filed\n with him to the State Registrar or more frequently when directed to do so by\n the State Registrar.\n\n 3. Maintain such local records, make such reports and perform such other\n duties as may be required by the State Registrar.\n\nB. Deputies shall perform the duties of the registrar in the absence or\nincapacity of such registrar and shall perform such other duties as may be\nprescribed by the State Registrar.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 32-353.11; 1954, c. 346; 1960, c. 451; 1979, c. 711.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}