A proposed revamp of how the Department of Health logs and provides birth and death certificates has roiled researchers.

Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw said the new technology should reduce wait times with fewer people having to come into the office.

The REAL ID Act mandates federally approved IDs for flights by May 2025. It could pose challenges for married women with name changes.

New York became the 10th state to allow adoptees over the age of 18 to access their birth certificates on Jan. 15. Tim Monti-Wohlpart says he has been fighting for the right to his birth ...