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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the death certificate be issued?

The Medical Examiner will issue a death certificate with ten (10) days of performance of examination in accordance with the State Law. The death certificate is mailed to the Funeral Home who has the responsibility of filing it with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the city of death.

In some cases, an exact cause or manner of death is not established at the completion of an examination. Depending upon the test(s) ordered or investigation in progress, it may take several weeks before the final cause and manner of death are established. The Medical Examiner will automatically file an amended death certificate with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the city of death.





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