Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.3251 - Definitions

Rule 1.

(1) As used in these rules:
(a) "Addended record" means a replacement record containing the information as recorded on the registered record plus information added as an addendum to the record pursuant to section 2872 of the code, MCL 333.2872.
(b) "Amended record" means a replacement record that is marked "amended" and contains the date of the amendment and identifies the items amended.
(c) "Applicant" means the individual who signs an application to correct a vital record document.
(d) "Code" means the public health code, 1978 PA 368 MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.
(e) "Date of application" means the date the application to correct a vital record document is received in the office of the state registrar.
(f) "New record" means a replacement record that is not marked to indicate changes made to the record.
(g) "Next of kin" means the adult individual or individuals most closely related to the registrant in the following order of priority:
(i) The registrant's spouse.
(ii) The decedent's children.
(iii) The decedent's grandchildren.
(iv) The decedent's parents.
(v) The decedent's grandparents.
(vi) The decedent's siblings.
(h) "Registered record" means a record accepted by the state registrar for incorporation into the permanent official records of the system of vital statistics.
(i) "Registrant" means the individual to whom the record pertains.
(j) "Replacement record" means a record prepared by the department to replace an existing registered record.
(2) A term defined in the code has the same meaning when used in these rules.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.3251
1981 AACS; 2025 MR 9, Eff. 4/30/2025

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