Due to the interpretation of a 37 year-old law, his name is Nicolas Agustin on his California birth certificate. The use of diacritical marks — like tildes and accents — are not allowed on ...

Most adoptees in California do not have access to something very basic, their original birth certificate. This is because the state has sealed those birth certificates, causing adoptees to spend ...

Because of state rules, the accent marks in Nicolás’ name were omitted on his birth certificate – something ... “AB 64 honors the diversity of California’s residents, ensuring that ...