Each local registrar shall serve as the agent of the State Registrar of Vital Records in his or her registration district and shall:

1. (1) Be familiar with Acts 1995, No. 1254, as it pertains to birth, death, and fetal death certificates;
2. (2) Maintain an adequate supply of all forms and blanks furnished by the State Registrar of Vital Records and supply these to such persons as require them;
3. (3) Examine legacy certificates for accuracy and completeness as they are submitted for registration to determine whether they have been prepared in accordance with the act, rules, and instructions of the State Registrar of Vital Records;
4. (4) Notify the person responsible for the filing when any certificate submitted for registration is unacceptable and secure a complete and correct certificate;
5. (5) Sign each legacy certificate of death, enter the date received by him or her, and submit to the State Registrar of Vital Records;

6. (6)

   1. (A) Issue certified copies of registered death certificates within twenty-four (24) hours of request.
   2. (B) All forms and procedures used to issue the copies shall be provided or approved by the State Registrar of Vital Records.
   3. (C) If it is deemed appropriate and feasible, the local registrar's office may be provided access to all birth and/or death records filed in this state;
7. (7) Provide assistance to physicians, hospitals, funeral homes, and others in matters pertaining to vital records; and
8. (8) Perform such other duties as required by the State Registrar of Vital Records.