How long does the Medical Certifier have to complete the medical certification of cause of death?
The Medical Certifier has 72 hours from time of death to complete the medical certification of cause of death. However, if the funeral home does not provide the remote attestation to the medical certifier in a timely manner, the medical certifier cannot be held liable if the cause of death has not been completed within the 72 hour time-frame.

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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?