Case ID

The unique identification number assigned by EDRS to the case.

State File Number Range

If the case has been filed, you may enter the specific full state file number in the first field only or you may supply a range of state file numbers. Note: A mistyped number will critically affect your results despite the accuracy of other entered fields. Therefore, if unsure of the number, leave it blank.

First Name

The first name of the decedent. (Case insensitive)

Last Name

The last name of the decedent. (Case insensitive)

Suffix

The suffix name of the decedent. Options are: Jr., Sr., I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X.

Sex

The gender of the decedent. Options are: Male, Female, and Unknown.

Date of Birth

The four digit year, full month and full day of the birth of the decedent.

Social Security Number

The full social security number. Partial entry is not accepted.

Medical File Number

The medical file number of the decedent’s case, usually issued by the medical facility (for internal use).

Medical Examiner File Number

The medical examiner file number of the decedent’s case, usually issued by the medical examination facility (for internal use).

Date of Death

The four digit year, full month and full day of the date of death of the decedent as completed on the case.

County of Death

The county where the decedent’s death occurred.

Municipality of Death

The municipality where the decedent’s death occurred, provided that a county of death has been selected.

Status

The current status of the case. Options are: Submitted, Filed, Voided, New, Manual, Accepted, Active, Abandoned, Denied, Dropped to Paper