All paper certificates and records for all vital events must be printed on security paper directly from an authorized computer or copier. All signatures required shall be entered in black nonfading ink or be an acceptable e-signature. Unless otherwise specified by the state registrar, no certificates or record shall be complete, correct, and acceptable for registration that:
1. Does not include the certifier's name.2. Does not supply all items of information called for thereon or satisfactorily account for their omission.3. Contains significant alterations or erasures.4. Does not contain handwritten signatures where required.5. Is marked "copy" or "duplicate".6. Is a carbon, photographic, or xerographic copy.7. Is prepared on an improper form.8. Contains inconsistent or improper data.9. Contains an indefinite cause of death which denotes only symptoms of disease or conditions resulting from disease.10. Is not prepared in conformity with rules or instructions issued by the state registrar.N.D. Admin Code 33-04-01-02
Amended effective January 1, 2008.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-385, July 2022, effective 7/1/2022.General Authority: NDCC 23-02.1-04, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-02.1-04