MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES

BUREAU OF VITAL RECORDS
930 WILDWOOD
Jefferson City, MO 65109

General:
Information:
Fax:

877.817.7363
877.817.7363
866.550.1851

Birth Certificates

MISSOURI VITAL RECORDS
The Missouri Division of Vital Records (Missouri Vital Records) issues certified copies of Missouri birth certificates and Missouri death certificates for events which occurred within the State of Missouri. You may order copies of Missouri vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

Note - Missouri Vital Records only issues copies of marriage and divorce statements. Missouri marriage records and Missouri divorce records are maintained in the city/county where the marriage or divorce occurred.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

MISSOURI BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Missouri Vital Records issues only certified copies of Missouri birth certificates (short forms), which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification purposes and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Missouri birth certificates for yourself, a parent, spouse, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or other member of your immediate family (in-laws in the direct line of descent, not including cousins).

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BIRTH
A certified birth certificate (short form) that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Missouri from 1910 to present.

First Copy: 15.00 Additional Copies: 15.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Order By Facsimile
You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 866.550.1851.

Birth Certificate Fax Application

Death Certificate Fax Application

Divorce Certificate Fax Application

Marriage Certificate Fax Application

Order By Phone
To place your order by phone, please call 877.817.7363. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.

Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.