Hickory County Health Department
24885 Hwy 254, Hermitage, Missouri, 65668

Contact & location
- Address
- 24885 Hwy 254, Hermitage, Missouri, 65668
- Records for
- Hickory County, Missouri
- Phone
- (417) 745-2138
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Missouri state records
Hickory County follows Missouri’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Missouri birth certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 6,245,466
- Missouri population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Office closed for lunch from 11:30pm to 12:30pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 4–6 weeksMissouri estimate |
| Death Certificate | $13.00 | 4–6 weeksMissouri estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Hickory County Health Department’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Hermitage. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.5 (8)- ★★★★★Jullie HoenshellGoogle
Rude, not helpful.
- ★★★★★Jay SalmonGoogle
Got my finger prints taken here. They were very quick and knew what they were doing.
- ★★★★★Candy DeSpainGoogle
Teresa was an amazing help getting my finger prints done!
- ★★★★★Mitze Jo AlfordGoogle
I love the exercise classes, and being a part of the community! We all have fun! Thank you Debbie!
- ★★★★★jeff thomasGoogle
Always have great stuff going on here for the public