Where do you obtain a removal permit for disinterment?

• A. Local police department
• B. County treasurer
• C. Funeral home licensing board
• D. Registrar of vital statistics having jurisdiction at the place of disinterment

Answer: (D)

The authority to issue a removal permit for disinterment rests with the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the jurisdiction where the disinterment will take place. This office keeps the official records for death and burial and approves the required paperwork to move a body, ensuring all documentation is in order and the relocation complies with state and local laws. The registrar’s role protects the integrity of vital records and prevents unauthorized disturbances of graves by requiring proper authorization before any disinterment occurs. Local police handle safety and enforcement, not disposition permits; the county treasurer deals with taxes and finances, not burial permissions; and the funeral home licensing board regulates professionals and establishments rather than issuing disinterment permits.