Maryland Department of Health
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Maryland Electronic Death Registration System

What is MD-EDRS?
MD-EDRS is a web-based application that Medical Certifiers and Funeral Directors use to report deaths electronically to the Maryland Department of Health.

Accessing MD-EDRS
Only authorized users are permitted to access MD-EDRS. Your organization (funeral establishment/hospital/nursing home/hospice, etc.) will determine who is an authorized user.

MD-EDRS Instructional Materials
 
MD-EDRS Frequently Asked Questions

 
Help Desk Information
  • Email questions concerning MD-EDRS to edrs.help@maryland.gov. You will receive a response within one hour for email messages received between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. On weekends and holidays, you will receive a response within four hours for email messages received between 7 am and 7 pm. To expedite your request, please indicate the nature of the issue on the subject line.
  • If you need technical assistance and do not have access to a computer, you may call 410-764-4671 Monday through Friday (except State holidays) between 8 am and 4 pm. Your call will be returned within two hours.
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