# RCW 70.58A.005: RCW 70.58A.005: Purpose

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70.58A.005
- **Heading:** RCW 70.58A.005: Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70 / Chapter 58A / Section 005

## Text

(1) Protection of public health requires a vital records system that provides proof of vital life events and gathers population health data for assessment, evaluation, research, and other public health purposes. An efficient and effective vital records system is a foundational public health service to support a healthy and productive population. (2) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a framework for ongoing administration of a single comprehensive vital records system in the state that is operated and maintained by the department, under the supervision of the state registrar, to preserve the security, integrity, and confidentiality of state vital records and vital statistics, established under RCW 43.70.130 and this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70.58A.005 RCW 70.58A.005: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S005.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.010 RCW 70.58A.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S010.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.020 RCW 70.58A.020: Rule-making authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S020.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.030 RCW 70.58A.030: Appointment of the state registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S030.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.040 RCW 70.58A.040: Duties of the state registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S040.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.050 RCW 70.58A.050: Appointment of local and deputy registrars.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S050.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.060 RCW 70.58A.060: Vital records system security requirements—Fraud detection—Data validation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S060.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.070 RCW 70.58A.070: Mandatory use of prescribed forms, reporting of data required for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S070.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.100 RCW 70.58A.100: Live birth of child of known parentage—Reporting and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S100.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.110 RCW 70.58A.110: Live birth of child of unknown parentage—Reporting and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S110.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.120 RCW 70.58A.120: Delayed report of live birth—Registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S120.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.130 RCW 70.58A.130: Court-ordered registration of a delayed report of live birth—Petition and hearing requirements—Burden and standard of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S130.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.200 RCW 70.58A.200: Reports of death—Filing and registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S200.md)
- [RCW 70.58A.210 RCW 70.58A.210: Final disposition of human remains—Issuance of burial-transit and disinterment permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S210.md)

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