This document is the New York City Electronic Death Registration System User Manual, which introduces the steps to use the system to register a death case.
This manual provides step-by-step instructions for funeral home users to claim, register, and manage death cases through the eVital system. It covers submitting personal information, payment processing, and managing case status. Users must have an authorized Funeral Home Role to access the system.
The guide includes sections for claiming new cases, entering decedent details, handling payments, relinquishing cases, and accessing cremation clearance and case status history features.
You must have an authorized Funeral Home Role to access the section for claiming new death cases.
Only the Last Name, Sex, and Date of Death are required fields for the search.
You can filter the search by entering the Case ID into the Filter field.