Iowa Code r. 641-95.13 - Preparation of certified copies

Certified copies of vital records may be prepared and issued by the state registrar or the county registrar pursuant to rules 641-95.3 (144) and 641-95.9 (144).

(1) Certified copies of vital records may be made by mechanical, electronic, or other reproductive processes, except for confidential information. Certified copies shall be issued using security paper that is prescribed by the state registrar.

(2) When a certified copy is issued, each certification shall contain a statement certifying that the facts are the true facts recorded in the issuing office, the date issued, the name of the issuing office, the registrar's signature or an authorized copy thereof, and the seal of the issuing office.

(3) No person shall prepare or issue any certificate which purports to be an original, certified copy, or copy of a certificate of birth, death, fetal death, or marriage.

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Iowa Code r. 641-95.13

ARC 0483C, IAB 12/12/12, effective 1/16/13; see Delay note at end of chapter

ARC 0483C, IAB 12/12/12, effective 1/16/13; see Delay note at end of chapter