An informational copy of a vital record issued from the vital records system shall be issued electronically if possible from the electronic system, unless a photostatic copy is specifically requested by the applicant. Any informational copy issued by the Department of Health or an authorized local registrar shall:

1. (1) Be issued on plain paper; and

2. (2) Be clearly marked "For information purposes only. Not legal proof of identification."

   No informational copy may contain the seal or signature of the issuing agent.

Source: 31 SDR 213, effective July 4, 2005.

General Authority: SDCL 34-25-52.4.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-25-52.4.