MO DHSS - Bureau Of Vital Records

Description

Missouri birth records are maintained by and copies are issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records. Birth records reported from January 1, 1910 to the present, as well as some delayed filings from births prior to 1910, are available.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Photo ID, or two alternate forms of identification may be accepted if an applicant does not have photo identification: Must include the applicant's name and the name of the organization the document came from, such as a pay stub or utility bill.

Eligibility

In the State of Missouri, vital records are not open to the general public. Vital records certificates are issued only to the person named on the certificate or that person's parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, children, or legal guardian. The local registrar is responsible for determining requests on a case-by-case basis.

Fees

$15 per certified copy. Only check or money order is accepted.

Intake Procedure

Copies can be obtained at local health departments, by mailing a request to the bureau or online at www.vitalchek.com. Applications and documents required are listed online.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Missouri death records are maintained by and copies are issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records. Death records reported from January 1, 1910 to the present, as well as some delayed filings from deaths prior to 1910, are available.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Photo ID, or two alternate forms of identification may be accepted if an applicant does not have photo identification: Must include the applicant's name and the name of the organization the document came from, such as a pay stub or utility bill.

Eligibility

In the State of Missouri, vital records are not open to the general public. Vital records certificates are issued only to the person named on the certificate or that person's parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, children, or legal guardian. The local registrar is responsible for determining requests on a case-by-case basis.

Fees

$14 for first certified copy, $11 for each additional copy at the same time. Only check or money order is accepted.

Intake Procedure

Copies can be obtained at local health departments, by mailing a request to the bureau or online at www.vitalchek.com. Applications and documents required are listed online.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Missouri divorce records are maintained by and copies are issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records. Divorce records since July 1, 1948 are available.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Photo ID, or two alternate forms of identification may be accepted if an applicant does not have photo identification: Must include the applicant's name and the name of the organization the document came from, such as a pay stub or utility bill.

Eligibility

In the State of Missouri, vital records are not open to the general public. Vital records certificates are issued only to the person named on the certificate or that person's parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, children, or legal guardian. The local registrar is responsible for determining requests on a case-by-case basis.

Fees

$15 for each certified copy of divorce statement. Only check or money order is accepted.

Intake Procedure

Copies can be obtained at local health departments, by mailing a request to the bureau or online at www.vitalchek.com. Applications and documents required are listed online.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Missouri marriage records are maintained by and copies are issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records. Marriage records since July 1, 1948 are available.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Photo ID, or two alternate forms of identification may be accepted if an applicant does not have photo identification: Must include the applicant's name and the name of the organization the document came from, such as a pay stub or utility bill.

Eligibility

In the State of Missouri, vital records are not open to the general public. Vital records certificates are issued only to the person named on the certificate or that person's parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, children, or legal guardian. The local registrar is responsible for determining requests on a case-by-case basis.

Fees

$15 for each certified copy of marriage statement. Only check or money order is accepted.

Intake Procedure

Copies can be obtained at local health departments, by mailing a request to the bureau or online at www.vitalchek.com. Applications and documents required are listed online.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Missouri

Geography Served