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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    To reset your EDRS password, please review QRS-1001, Resetting Your Password.

    For EDRS support, contact the Vital Events Stakeholder Hotline from 7:15 am to 4:30 pm daily.

    Funeral homes may fax or scan the completed Medical Certification Worksheet to the Death Registry Unit.  Allow 2 business days for processing.

    For amendments, fax the appropriate “Request to Amend a Death Record” form to the following number. See SRN 2020-17 for forms and details. 

    • Fax:  717-265-7371

    Funeral homes may fax or scan Funeral Home Applications for Death Certificate qualifying for a fee waiver.

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