VSIMS is indicating that the Remote Attestation (RA) has been received by the Maricopa Office of Vital Records but the cause of death has not been entered into the Decedent’s VSIMS record. Why?
Faxed Remote Attestation (RA) forms are reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis and in most cases, within 30 minutes of faxed receipt during business operating hours.

One reason a cause of death may not be entered into VSIMS within this time is if the RA was found into be incomplete and/or needing additional cause of death information. Our office will contact your funeral home and notify you of this situation and update you as to what information is missing. If we are unable to reach you, please also review the comments section of the Decedent’s VSIMS record.

Another common reason the cause of death may not yet be recorded in VSIMS is if Maricopa Office of Vital Records is still awaiting the complete Human Remains Release Form (HRRF) from your facility.

Please fax the HRRF to our office within 24 hours of removing the Decedent from the place of death. Remember, to ensure that the form is complete and accurate so our office may complete our part of the death registration process.

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1. How long does the Medical Certifier have to complete the medical certification of cause of death?
2. VSIMS is indicating that the Remote Attestation (RA) has been received by the Maricopa Office of Vital Records but the cause of death has not been entered into the Decedent’s VSIMS record. Why?
3. A family I am serving is requesting a rush disposition. What do I do to ensure that the cause of death and permit are received on time?