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In the State of Massachusetts who can sign a death certificate? Can an Oral & Maxillofacial Dentist sign a MA death certificate?

Submitted: 366 days and 11 hours ago.
Category: Estate Law
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Hi and thanks for your question.

 

A dentist cannot sign a Massachusetts death certificate. Here is the Massachusetts law about this issue - a physician, medical examiner or duly appointed hospital medical officer may sign the death certificate.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/46-9.htm

 

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