Health, Department of

Vital Records Services

Effective Date: 04/21/2008 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 048.0059.13.04212008

CHAPTER 13

COPIES OF VITAL RECORDS

Section 1. Types of Copies.

(a) Full or short form certified copies of vital records may be made by mechanical, electronic, or other reproductive processes, except that the information contained in the 'Confidential Information for Medical and Health Use Only' section on birth and stillbirth certificates and 'Information for Statistical Purposes Only' on marriage and divorce certificates shall not be included.

(b) In accordance with Chapter 12, Section 4 herein, non-certified copies may be issued for statistical purposes only.

Section 2. Certification.

(a) When a certified copy is issued, it shall contain a statement including:

(i) The State Registrar's signature or authorized facsimile thereof; or the signature of a designated representative or authorized facsimile thereof;

(ii) The date issued;

(iii) The seal of the office of Vital Records Services.

(b) Copies of death certificates issued by funeral directors must be plainly marked 'Conformed Copy.' These copies shall not purport to be certified copies pursuant to W.S. 35-1-425.