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Parents whose child will enter school for the first time next fall are urged to apply now for their child’s birth certificate before the annual school rush.
Rquests for birth certificates may be made by letter or by completing an application form, which is available from the Rappahannock County Health Departments. All requests must be sent to the Virginia Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records, Box 1000.
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