Web Death System FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Electronic Filing Of Death Certificates Required
Certificates for deaths that occur in South Carolina must be filed electronically with the S.C. Department of Public Health.
Why?
In 2022, the South Carolina General Assembly passed S.C. H3325 which requires funeral homes and medical certifiers to complete, certify and file death certificates electronically.
Vital Records and Statistics Integrated Information System
Effective July 23, 2019, Section 44-33-34 of the South Carolina Code of Law was amended to allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to certify the manner and cause of death and sign death certificates pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 63, Title 44 and Chapter 8, Title 32.