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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. 

    The Pennsylvania Vital Statistics Law of 1953 requires that live births that occur in Pennsylvania be reported to the Department of Health within ten days of the date of live birth and deaths to be reported in four days. Physicians, Funeral Directors, Licensed Midwifes, Coroners, and Local Registrars, all have a mandatory role in reporting these Vital Events.

    The Vital Events Registry is a statewide data system responsible for collecting information on all deaths that occur in Pennsylvania. The Vital Events Registry is part of the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program (VSCP) administered by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Through this program, the CDC provides funding for states, such as Pennsylvania, to ensure the death data is as complete, timely and accurate as possible.

    The Pennsylvania Department of Health mandates reporting of births and deaths that occur in Pennsylvania be submitted through eVitals.

    Suggested and mandatory training for eVitals is available through TRAIN PA (www.train.org/pa)

    Registration for Keystone IDs is required to access eVitals. Keystone ID is the statewide application that is used for single sign-on for multiple applications within the state. One ID allows you to access multiple state agencies.  See Step 3 of the eVitals Sign Up page to learn how to register for your Keystone ID.   

    Once a Keystone ID is obtained, eVitals access request is required. See Step 4 of the eVitals Sign Up page to learn how to enroll for eVitals.

    Contact Us

    Please be sure to include your Name, Facility Name, and all pertinent data regarding your issue (Case ID, Date of Death/Birth, Name, general overview of issue). This helps to greatly expedite your request.   

    Please do NOT email to multiple email addresses for the same issue. This will delay your resolution time.

      • With the eVitals System, you are required to use your current Keystone Key login.
      • Use the Self-Service functionality available on the eVitals login page.
        • Step by step instructions are available under the Document Library.  Review one of our "eVitals Guide for Business Partners" for assistance in using the Self-Service functionality to resolve your user account issue.
      • Contact your facility account manager for assistance.
      • If issues persist, please contact the Keystone Key Login Support Hotline below 7:30AM – 11:00PM
        • Phone:  717-214-6752

      For Birth Registration Support, contact the Vital Events Stakeholder Hotline from 7:15 am to 4:30 pm weekdays.

      Death Registration Support - Please contact the Death Support Hotline from 7:15 am to 4:30 PM weekdays.

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

      Death Amendment Support – Please contact the Death Support Hotline from 7:15 am to 4:30 PM weekdays.

      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

      Death Certificates Orders – Please contact the Death Certificate Hotline from 7:15 am to 4:30 PM weekdays.

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

      Local Registrar Support

      Please contact the Facility Admin Support Hotline from 7:15 am to 4:30 PM weekdays.  This team can assist with facility address, name, contact updates as well as questions regarding user setup.

      Please contact the EDX/API Support from 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM weekdays.  This team can assist with integration and initial token setup and questions.