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Mercer County, Missouri Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Mercer County, Missouri: 2 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 2
- Offices
- Missouri
- State
- $15.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Mercer County birth certificate
Mercer County birth and death records are issued under Missouri state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Mercer County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Missouri state vital records office.
- Fee
- $15
- Processing
- 8-12 weeks
- Who can request
- Attorneys, Foster Parents, Immediate Family, In-Laws, Legal Guardian, Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- ID required
- College ID, State Driver's License, State ID, US Military ID
Offices in Mercer County
Cities in Mercer County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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