# RCW 70.58A.050: RCW 70.58A.050: Appointment of local and deputy registrars

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C58A_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70.58A.050
- **Heading:** RCW 70.58A.050: Appointment of local and deputy registrars
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70 / Chapter 58A / Section 050

## Text

(1) Under the direction and control of the state registrar, the local health officer of each health jurisdiction is and shall serve as local registrar. (2) Subject to the approval of the state registrar, each local registrar shall appoint a sufficient number of deputy registrars to perform the duties prescribed by this chapter applicable to local registrars. The local registrar shall submit each proposed appointment to the state registrar in writing. The state registrar shall either approve or deny the appointment in writing prior to the assumption of duties by the deputy registrar. The state registrar may deny an appointment for good cause. (3) The state registrar shall authorize a local or deputy registrar to access the electronic vital records databases to issue birth or death certifications upon the local or deputy registrar's appointment. Access and use of the database by the local or deputy registrar must be consistent with this chapter. (4) The state board of health may remove the local health officer as local registrar upon finding evidence of neglect in the performance of duties as local registrar.

## 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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