Texas Vital Statistics

Overview

A death certificate is a crucial legal record used for insurance benefits, pension claims, and property transfers. This course explains the filing process, required information, and the TxEVER system for death registration in Texas, including instructions for completing and filing death certificates and related permits.

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Objectives

  • Explain how death registration requires a cooperative effort between the funeral director, the certifier of the cause of death, and the informant who provides person information about the deceased
  • Recognize how to fill out and electronically file a death certificate in Texas
  • Describe when the medical examiner, justice of the peace, or attending physician, physician assistant, or advance practice registered nurse will certify a death
  • Explain the line-by-line instructions to follow when completing a certificate of death
  • Identify the features and purpose of TxEVER

Designed For:

Texas funeral professionals in all stages of their career




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.