KRS 213.036: Local registrars -- Deputy registrars -- Services provided by local

registrars and local health departments.

(1) Each county in the Commonwealth shall carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The secretary may, upon the recommendation of the state registrar, designate a local

registrar in each county to aid in the efficient administration of the system of vital

statistics. The local registrar shall be an employee of the local health department.

The designation may be revoked by the secretary.

(3) The local health department may designate one (1) or more employees of the local

health department as deputy registrar. The local registrar may also appoint persons

as deputy registrars who are not employees of the local health department if, in t he

opinion of the cabinet, the appointments are necessary. All appointments shall be

subject to the approval of the state registrar.

(4) The local registrar shall supply the Vital Statistics Branch forms and instructions to

persons responsible for the completion of the forms.

(5) The local health department shall provide for declaration of paternity services and

transmit original certificates and affidavits of paternity to the Vital Statistics Branch

as directed by the state registrar.