Nevada § 440.470 - Presentation of certificate of death
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 440.470 — Presentation of certificate of death, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.470. Presentation of certificate of death
The funeral director or person acting as undertaker shall present the certificate
to the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse, if any,
or to the health officer or coroner, for the medical certificate of the cause of death
and other particulars necessary to complete the record unless the attending physician
or attending advanced practice registered nurse initiated the record of death and
provided the required information at the time of death.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 440.470
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 440.470 cover?
Section 440.470 ("Presentation of certificate of death") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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