National Vital Statistics System (NVSS)
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Summary
The National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) provides the most complete data on births and deaths in the United States. These data are provided through contracts between the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and vital registration systems operated in the various jurisdictions legally responsible for the registration of vital events – births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and fetal deaths.
| Agency | HHS, CDC |
|---|---|
| Data Checkup |
Historical Data Availability
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Future Data Availability
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Data Quality
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Statutory Context
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Data collection for the National Vital Statistics System is authorized under Section 306 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. § 242k), which directs the National Center for Health Statistics to collect and analyze vital statistics, including data on births, deaths, causes of death, and death rates. NVSS is the nation's official and primary source of these statistics in the United States.
Staffing and Funding
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Policy
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Last updated: 2026-07-15
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0920-0213 | |||
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| Authorizing Statutes | 42 USC 242k | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202509-0920-012 | [NCHS] National Vital Statistics Report Forms | HHS/CDC | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection |
| 202203-0920-008 | Expired National Vital Statistics Report Forms | HHS/CDC | Historical Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |