19Searches and copies

19 Searches and copies

(1) A person may apply to the Registrar for: (a) the making of a search in the index and the Register for an entry in the Register relating to a specified death; (b) such a search and a copy of the relevant entry; or (c) such a search and an extract from the relevant entry. (2) An application under subsection (1) shall: (a) be in accordance with a form approved by the Registrar; (b) be signed by the applicant; (c) contain sufficient particulars to enable the relevant search to be made; (d) specify the reason for which the search is required; and (e) where the applicant applies for an entry or extract—specify the reason for which the entry or extract is required. (3) Subject to subsection (4), the Registrar shall, on receipt of an application made under subsection (1) and of the relevant prescribed fee or fees, cause a search to be made for the relevant entry in the index and the Register and: (a) if there is such an entry in the Register and the applicant did not apply for a copy of, or an extract from, the entry—issue to the applicant a notification of the result of the search; (b) if there is such an entry in the Register and the applicant applied for a copy of, or an extract from, the entry—issue to the applicant a copy of, or an extract from, the entry, as the case may be, certified by the Registrar in accordance with the prescribed form; or (c) if the search fails to locate such an entry—issue to the applicant a notification of the result of the search. (3A) The Registrar must: (a) sign; and (b) seal, or cause to be sealed, with the relevant State or Territory seal; each certified copy or extract issued under subsection (3). (4) Where the Registrar is of the opinion that an applicant under this section does not have a proper reason for requiring a search, copy or extract or requires a search, copy or extract for an improper reason, he or she may refuse to make the search, issue the copy or issue the extract, as the case requires. (5) Where: (a) on an application under subsection (1), a person has paid both a fee for a search and a fee for the issue of a copy of, or an extract from, an entry in the Register; and (b) the Registrar issues to that person a notification under paragraph (3)(c); that person is entitled to have refunded to him or her the amount of the fee for the issue of the copy or extract.