16 Del. Admin. Code § 4205-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4205-1.0 - Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Offices

(Authorization: Section 3105)

1.1 The State Registrar may delegate such duties and responsibilities to branch offices as he or she deems necessary to insure the efficient operation of the system of vital statistics. These duties may include any or all of the following:

1.1.1 The receipt, processing, and maintenance of records of birth, death, fetal death, and marriage occurring within their respective counties. This includes the receipt of these records from the person responsible for their filing, checking them for accuracy and completeness, and forwarding them to the central Office of Vital Statistics at intervals prescribed by the State Registrar.

1.1.2 Issuance of certified copies of birth, death, fetal death and marriage records. The records from which the certified copies are issued shall be those maintained in the branch office or shall be provided by the central Office of Vital Statistics. All forms and procedures used to issue the certified copies shall be provided or approved by the State Registrar. If it is deemed appropriate and feasible, any branch office may be provided access to all birth, death and marriage records filed in Delaware.

1.1.3 Acting as the agent of the State Registrar in their designated area and providing assistance to physicians, hospitals, funeral directors, and others in matters related to the system of vital statistics.

1.1.4 Performing such other duties as may be prescribed by the State Registrar.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4205-1.0