CA AB2156

Requires the State Registrar, beginning January 1, 2027, to allow and properly record diacritical marks (accents, tildes, umlauts, cedillas, etc.) on names in certificates of live birth, fetal death, death, and marriage licenses.

Establishes that diacritical marks are acceptable entries on vital records and that absence of a diacritical mark does not render a document invalid or affect its legal notice.

Allows individuals to request corrected certificates from the State Registrar if their name was not accurately recorded due to missing diacritical marks, upon payment of required fees.

Permits parties to confidential marriages to file affidavits with county clerks to correct names missing diacritical marks, with corrected certificates replacing originals without indication of amendment.

Exempts from state reimbursement requirement any costs related to perjury crimes or expanded duties on county clerks, though other mandated costs shall be reimbursed per existing law.