Form and contents of certificates and reports.

A. In order to promote and maintain uniformity in the system of vital records and health statistics, the forms of certificates, reports and other returns required by the Vital Statistics Act or by regulations adopted pursuant to that act shall include as a minimum the items recommended by the federal agency responsible for national vital records and health statistics, subject to the approval of modifications by the department. B. Each certificate, report and other document required to be registered under the Vital Statistics Act shall be on a form or in a format prescribed by the state registrar. C. All vital records shall contain the date received for registration. D. Information required in certificates or reports required or authorized by the Vital Statistics Act may be filed and registered by photographic, electronic or other means as prescribed by the state registrar; provided that certificates shall be filed and registered by either physical or photographic means.