Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R436 - Center for Health Data, Vital Records and Statistics
Rule R436-3 - Amendments and Corrections to Vital Records
Section R436-3-7 - Amend or Correct a Death Record
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Amendments by funeral home directors may be made through the electronic death registration system for up to one year after the death.
(2) The following persons may apply to amend or correct personal information on a death record:
(3) To amend or correct the marital status on a death record, the following persons may apply:
(4) Other changes to marital status and recorded surviving spouse will be made only upon the finding of a court of competent jurisdiction in an order that determines the marital status of the decedent and identifies the surviving spouse.
(5) If there is conflict the State Registrar may elect to require a court order before a change is made to the marital status.
(6) In the case of conflicting requests with no clear documentary evidence, informants who are in concurrence with one other witness with personal knowledge of the facts will be considered in the following order of precedence:
(7) The cause of death on a death record may only be amended upon receipt of a signed statement or approved electronic notification from the medical certifier or medical examiner who originally certified the cause of death. In the absence or inability of that physician, the following individuals may request the change:
(8) The date and time of death may be corrected by the funeral director.