R436-7-3. Registration of Certificates by Local Registrars

(1) A local registrar shall take appropriate action to ensure that any death occurring in the registrar's registration area is registered. (2)(a) The local registrar or designee shall check the accuracy of data entered into the Vital Records death registration system in accordance with the written instructions issued by the state registrar. (b) To ensure accuracy, the local registrar or designee shall cross-check among items. (3) The originators of any incomplete or inaccurate information in the death registration shall be contacted and asked for information to complete the registration. (4) Once reviewed, the local registrar or designee shall register the death in the Vital Records death registration system.