36-324. Vital records; copies; access
A. On written request, a local registrar, a deputy local registrar or the state
registrar shall issue a certified copy of a registered certificate, except the portion of
the certificate that contains medical information, to any person determined to be
eligible to receive the certified copy pursuant to criteria prescribed by rules.
B. A certified copy of a registered certificate has the same status as the
registered certificate.
C. The United States public health service may receive copies, microfilm and other
information from the state registrar to prepare national vital statistics subject to the
following limitations:
1. The United States public health service bears the cost of preparing and
transmitting the copies, microfilm and other information.
2. The copies, microfilm and other information are used for statistical purposes
and the United States public health service assures a person's anonymity.
D. In child support cases under 42 United States Code sections 651 through 669, in
child welfare cases under title 8 or in public benefit matters under chapter 29 of this
title or title 46, the state registrar shall provide copies of or access to vital records
without charge to the department of economic security or its attorneys. A vital record
obtained as authorized in this section must be used only for official purposes and, if
used in a public proceeding, must be sealed by the court or hearing officer.
E. The state registrar shall provide a copy of or access to a vital record to a
government agency for its official purposes.
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