OAR 333-011-0280: Extension of Time for Submission of Report of Death or Fetal Death

(1) Upon written request by the funeral service practitioner, person acting as a funeral service practitioner, or Medical Examiner, the state registrar may extend the period to file a report of death, not to exceed 60 days. (2) Upon written request by the facility administrator or the Medical Examiner, the state registrar may extend the period to file a report of fetal death, not to exceed 60 days. (3) The request shall include the date of event, name of the decedent if a report of death or name of the mother if a report of fetal death, and an explanation of why the extension of time is required. (4) The state registrar shall respond to such request within two business days of receipt. The request may be faxed or otherwise transmitted electronically, but must include a signature of the person requesting the extension.