RCW 70.58A.005 Purpose. (1) Protection of public health requires a vital records system that provides proof of vital life events and gathers population health data for assessment, evaluation, research, and other public health purposes. An efficient and effective vital records system is a foundational public health service to support a healthy and productive population. (2) […]
RCW 70.58A.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Adult” means a person who is at least eighteen years of age, or an emancipated minor under chapter 13.64 RCW. (2) “Amendment” means a change to a certification item on the vital record. (3) “Authorized representative” […]
RCW 70.58A.020 Rule-making authority. (1) The secretary shall have charge of the state vital records system and shall adopt rules to ensure implementation of the vital records system and this chapter. (2) The secretary may adopt rules to set fees for services related to the vital records system including, but not limited to, expediting requests, […]
RCW 70.58A.030 Appointment of the state registrar. The secretary shall appoint the state registrar in accordance with RCW 43.70.020 and 43.70.150. [ 2019 c 148 § 4.]
RCW 70.58A.040 Duties of the state registrar. (1) The state registrar shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall: (a) Administer the operation and maintenance of the vital records system to preserve the security, integrity, and confidentiality of state vital records and vital statistics established under RCW 43.70.130 and 43.70.150 and this […]
RCW 70.58A.050 Appointment of local and deputy registrars. (1) Under the direction and control of the state registrar, the local health officer of each health jurisdiction is and shall serve as local registrar. (2) Subject to the approval of the state registrar, each local registrar shall appoint a sufficient number of deputy registrars to perform […]
RCW 70.58A.060 Vital records system security requirements—Fraud detection—Data validation. (1) A person may not prepare or issue any vital record that purports to be an original, certification of, or copy of a vital record except as authorized in this chapter. (2) All certifications of vital records must include security features to deter alteration, counterfeiting, or […]
RCW 70.58A.070 Mandatory use of prescribed forms, reporting of data required for registration. (1) Forms prescribed by the state registrar must be used in reporting, registering, and issuing certifications and informational copies, and preserving vital records, or in otherwise carrying out the purpose of this chapter. (2) Reports must contain the data required for registration. […]
