St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records Registrar
1200 Market St, City Hall Room 126 - 128, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63103-2881
Contact & location
- Address
- 1200 Market St, City Hall Room 126 - 128, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63103-2881
- Mail-in address
- Birth Records Dept./Death Records Dept./Marriage License DepartmentCity Hall, Room 126 1200 Market Street, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63103
- Records for
- Saint Louis County, Missouri
- Phone
- 314-622-4800
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Missouri state records
Saint Louis 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
via Google| Monday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Sunday | closed |
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 4–6 weeksMissouri estimate |
| Death Certificate | $14.00 | 4–6 weeksMissouri estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $12.00 | 12–16 weeksMissouri estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records Registrar’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, and marriage 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 Saint Louis. 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
★★★★★4.8 (241)- ★★★★★Temirlan DauletbayevGoogle
Maria was absolutely incredible and so helpful, and being there on a Saturday too just made it so much easier. She’s such a sweetheart and such kind soul.
- ★★★★★Adriann D'AmicoGoogle
Alicia helped us get our marriage license today. She was so personable and helpful. She is truly a wonderful person and answered any questions we had! Easy process!
- ★★★★★Obi GriffithGoogle
Wow.. Fast! I got birth certificates in less than 60 seconds. Everyone was super helpful guiding me the right room. And then lady there took care of everything at world record speed. A new high bar for interacting with city officials.
- ★★★★★Liz BeckerleGoogle
We came here to get our marriage license. We were so thrilled that they were open on a Saturday because we both work M-F. I was expecting a busy government office with employees who didn’t want to be there and boy was I wrong! Kim helped us with the marriage certificate and she was unbelievably kind, warm, welcoming, patient, and thorough. She really made us feel special! The process was smooth, quick, and painless. Kim is amazing at her job and is so genuine!
- ★★★★★Mystic ManGoogle
This was my first visit to St. Louis City Hall even though I'm a lifelong St. Louis County resident. I called in advance to get some information about where to go and how to obtain the paperwork I needed. The very next morning Patrick returned my call. He was most pleasant and helpful on the phone. He gave me the confidence I was on the right track. When I arrived at the Recorder Of Deeds office they had several workers at the stations helping the customers. Room 128 was well organized with excellent lighting and seating. The staff is very attentive and proactive in helping you understand what to do to get your business done. When you walk in Room 128 take a number off the table by the front door so you can get in the queue. You can also call in advance to verify if they have what you need before you make the trip downtown. And you may be able to complete your activities on their website. See the photos attached that I uploaded. They contain the various department phone numbers and website addresses. Chelsea Brown in the Recorder of Deeds Office did an awesome job taking care of all my concerns. She was knowledgeable. Professional. Efficient. And most polite. And she interacted very friendly with me and the others in line in front and behind me. She represents all that it is good in St. Louis City Government! The signage made it easy to find Room 128. And the security guard at the front doors helped with directions as well. There is a spacious parking lot off of Clark Street at the intersection of 12th called Tucker. It's easier and safer to park in the parking lot behind the City Hall building than to park at the meters on the street. The charge is $2 per hour at the meters as well as at the City Hall parking lot. The staff makes it effortless and enjoyable to do our business at City Hall!