These documents are currently being revised to incorporate the changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session. Please consult the Sections Affected Table for changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Notes:
Reviser's note: RCW 70.58.260 was amended by 2019 c 432 § 31, effective May 1, 2020, without cognizance of its repeal by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. For rule of consutrction concerning sections amended and repealed in the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.
70.58.005
Definitions.
[2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 412; 2015 c 225 § 103; 2009 c 231 § 1; 2005 c 365 § 151; 1991 c 3 § 342; 1987 c 223 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.010
Registration districts.
[2012 c 117 § 383; 1979 ex.s. c 52 § 2; 1951 c 106 § 4; 1915 c 180 § 1; 1907 c 83 § 2; RRS § 6019.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.020
Local registrars-Deputies.
[2012 c 117 § 384; 1979 ex.s. c 52 § 3; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 5; 1951 c 106 § 5; 1915 c 180 § 2; 1907 c 83 § 3; RRS § 6020.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.030
Duties of local registrars.
[1990 c 99 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 6; 1907 c 83 § 18; RRS § 6035.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.040
Compensation of local registrars.
[2012 c 117 § 385; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 7; 1951 c 106 § 8; 1915 c 180 § 10; 1907 c 83 § 19; RRS § 6036.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.050
Duty to enforce law.
[2012 c 117 § 386; 1907 c 83 § 22; RRS § 6039.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.055
Certificates generally.
[2009 c 44 § 1; 1997 c 58 § 948; 1991 c 96 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.060
Registration of physicians, midwives and undertakers.
[1907 c 83 § 15; RRS § 6032.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 19.
70.58.061
Electronic and hard copy transmission.
[1991 c 96 § 2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.065
Local registrar use of electronic databases.
[1991 c 96 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.070
Registration of births required.
[1907 c 83 § 11; RRS § 6028.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.080
Birth certificates-Filing-Establishing paternity-Surname of child.
[2002 c 302 § 708; 1997 c 58 § 937; 1989 c 55 § 2; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 8; 1951 c 106 § 6; 1907 c 83 § 12; RRS § 6029.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.082
Vital records-Rules-Release of copies.
[2005 c 365 § 152; 1997 c 108 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.085
Birth certificates suitable for display-Issuance-Fee-Disposition of funds.
[2004 c 53 § 1; 1987 c 351 § 6.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.090
Data required in birth certificates.
[1951 c 106 § 7; 1945 c 157 § 1; 1907 c 83 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6030.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 19.
70.58.095
New certificate of birth-Legitimation, paternity-Substitution for original-Inspection of original, when-When delayed registration required.
[2012 c 117 § 387; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 14; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 38; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 21.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.098
Information regarding credit report security freeze.
[2016 c 135 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.100
Supplemental report on name of child.
[1915 c 180 § 8; 1907 c 83 § 14; RRS § 6031.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.104
Reproductions of vital records-Disclosure of information for research purposes-Furnishing of birth and death records by local registrars.
[1991 c 96 § 4; 1987 c 223 § 2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.107
Fees charged by department and local registrars.
[2007 c 200 § 2; 2007 c 91 § 2. Prior: 2003 c 272 § 1; 2003 c 241 § 1; 1997 c 223 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 343; 1988 c 40 § 1; 1987 c 223 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.110
Delayed registration of births-Authorized.
[1953 c 90 § 2; 1943 c 176 § 1; 1941 c 167 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6011-1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.120
Delayed registration of births-Application-Evidence required.
[1961 ex.s. c 5 § 9; 1953 c 90 § 3; 1943 c 176 § 2; 1941 c 167 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6011-2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.130
Delayed registration of births-Where registered-Copy as evidence.
[1961 ex.s. c 5 § 10; 1953 c 90 § 4; 1951 c 106 § 2; 1943 c 176 § 4; 1941 c 167 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6011-4.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.140
Delayed registration of births — Appeal as to prior births.
[1943 c 176 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6011-5.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 19.
70.58.145
Order establishing record of birth when delayed registration not available-Procedure.
[2012 c 117 § 388; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 20.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.150
"Fetal death," "evidence of life," defined.
[1961 ex.s. c 5 § 11; 1945 c 159 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-5.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.160
Certificate of death or fetal death required.
[2005 c 365 § 153; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 12; 1945 c 159 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-1. Prior: 1915 c 180 § 4; 1907 c 83 § 5.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.170
Certificate of death or fetal death-By whom filed.
[2009 c 231 § 2; 2005 c 365 § 154; 2000 c 133 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 162 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 13; 1945 c 159 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.175
Certificate of death-Domestic partnership information.
[2007 c 156 § 32.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.180
Certificate when no physician, physician's assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner in attendance-Legally accepted cause of death.
[2009 c 231 § 3; 2005 c 365 § 155; 2000 c 133 § 2; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 14; 1953 c 188 § 5; 1945 c 159 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-3. Prior: 1915 c 180 § 5; 1907 c 83 § 7.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.190
Permit to dispose of human remains when cause of death undetermined.
[2005 c 365 § 156; 1945 c 159 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-4.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.200
Forms of birth, death, marriage, and decrees of divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance certificates — Contents — Confidentiality.
[1979 ex.s. c 162 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 39; 1969 ex.s. c 279 § 2; 1967 c 26 § 10; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 15; 1945 c 159 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6024-6. Prior: 1907 c 83 § 6.]
Repealed by 1991 c 96 § 6.
70.58.210
Birth certificate upon adoption.
[1979 ex.s. c 101 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 40; 1943 c 12 § 1; 1939 c 133 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6013-1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.220
Recordation of illegitimate births when parents intermarry.
[1939 c 133 § 2; RRS § 6013-2.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 19.
70.58.230
Permits for burial, removal, etc., required-Removal to another district without permit, notice to registrar, fee.
[2009 c 231 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 157; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 16; 1915 c 180 § 3; 1907 c 83 § 4; RRS § 6021.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
Notes:
Reviser's note: RCW 70.58.230 was amended by 2019 c 432 § 30, effective May 1, 2020, without cognizance of its repeal by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. For rule of construction conerning sections amended and repealed in the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.
70.58.240
Duties of funeral directors.
[2009 c 231 § 5; 2005 c 365 § 158; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 17; 1915 c 180 § 6; 1907 c 83 § 8; RRS § 6025.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.250
Burial-transit permit-Requisites.
[2009 c 231 § 6; 1961 ex.s. c 5 § 18; 1907 c 83 § 9; RRS § 6026.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.260
Burial grounds-Duties of individual in charge of the premises.
[2009 c 231 § 7; 2005 c 365 § 159; 1915 c 180 § 7; 1907 c 83 § 10; RRS § 6027.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
Notes:
Reviser's note: RCW 70.58.260 was amended by 2019 c 432 § 31, effective May 1, 2020, without cognizance of its repeal by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. For rule of consutrction concerning sections amended and repealed in the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.
70.58.270
Data on inmates of hospitals, etc.
[2012 c 117 § 389; 1907 c 83 § 16; RRS § 6033.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.280
Penalty.
[2003 c 53 § 353; 1915 c 180 § 12; 1907 c 83 § 21; RRS § 6038.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.290
Local registrar to furnish list of deceased voters.
Cross-reference section, decodified August 2004.
70.58.300
Registry for handicapped children — Purpose.
[1959 c 177 § 1.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.310
Registry for handicapped children — To be established and maintained.
[1991 c 3 § 344; 1979 c 141 § 110; 1959 c 177 § 2.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.320
Registry for handicapped children — Reports by physician of sentinel defects or disabling conditions — Reports by persons filling out birth certificate.
[1991 c 3 § 345; 1984 c 156 § 1; 1979 c 141 § 111; 1959 c 177 § 3.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.322
Registry for handicapped children — "Sentinel birth defects" defined.
[1984 c 156 § 2.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.324
Registry for handicapped children — Disclosure of children's identity — Requirements.
[1984 c 156 § 3.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.330
Registry for handicapped children — Reports of physicians confidential — Exceptions.
[1984 c 156 § 4; 1959 c 177 § 4.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.332
Information on sentinel birth defects and services for disabled.
[1984 c 156 § 5.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.334
Committee to determine information to be prepared on sentinel birth defects and services.
[1984 c 156 § 6.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.338
Monitoring of sentinel birth defect trends.
[1984 c 156 § 7.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.340
Registry for handicapped children — Cooperation with private or public organizations or agencies — Contributions.
[1991 c 3 § 346; 1979 c 141 § 112; 1959 c 177 § 5.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.350
Registry for handicapped children — Rules and regulations.
[1959 c 177 § 6.]
Repealed by 1999 c 38 § 2.
70.58.380
Certificates for out-of-state marriage license requirements.
[1981 c 284 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.390
Certificates of presumed death.
[2005 c 365 § 160; 1981 c 176 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.400
Certificate of death-Presence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
[2009 c 244 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.
70.58.900
Construction-Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships-2009 c 521.
[2009 c 521 § 153.]
Repealed by 2019 c 148 § 40, effective January 1, 2021. Later enactment, see chapter 70.58A RCW.