Iowa § 144.12 - 144.12 Forms uniform.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 144.12 — 144.12 Forms uniform., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144.12. 144.12 Forms uniform.
In order to promote and maintain uniformity in the system of vital statistics, the forms of certificates, reports, and other returns shall include as a minimum the items recommended by the federal agency responsible for national vital statistics, subject to approval and modification by the department. Forms shall be furnished by the department. The forms or other recording methods used to register records required under this chapter shall be prescribed by the department. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §144.12] 88 Acts, ch 1158, §35; 97 Acts, ch 159, §9 Referred to in §595.15 Wed Dec 10 22:57:04 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 144.12 (20, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 144.12
What does Iowa Code § 144.12 cover?
Section 144.12 ("144.12 Forms uniform.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 144.12?
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