Section 216-RICR-10-10-1.9 - Registration ProcedureA. When the State or local registrar with whom a certificate or other form is filed for registration determines that the certificate or other form is acceptable for registration, the registrar shall register the certificate or such other form by entering on its face the date of registration and his/her signature. 1. The State Registrar and each local registrar shall number vital records consecutively. Such numbering is to be carried out separately for each category of vital event, beginning with the number 1 on the first certificate of each vital event, registered for each calendar year.2. Each local registrar shall retain copies of all certificates registered as required above or as otherwise directed by the State Registrar.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-10-10-1.9
Amended effective 3/31/2021