State vital records · DHSS-BVR
Missouri Vital Records Requirements
Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Missouri — in one place.
Missouri · 204 offices
At a glance
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Bureau of Vital Records (DHSS-BVR)
- Address
- 930 Wildwood Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109
- Mailing
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records 930 Wildwood Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109
- Phone
- (573) 751-6387
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST - telephone 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST - email Appointment only - in-person
Missouri Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
- Processing time
- 8-12 weeks
- Rush processing
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
- Public after
- All Confidential
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Foster Parents
- Immediate Family
- In-Laws
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Person on Record
- Physician
- Step-Parents
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Hospital of Birth
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Mother's Name
- Place of Birth
- Sex
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Accepted ID
- College ID
- State Driver's License
- State ID
- US Military ID
- US Passport
- Work ID
Secondary ID
- Cancelled Duplicate Check
- Certified Deed
- Court Order of Adoption
- Insurance Record
- Letter from Government Agency
- Letter from Social Agency
- Medicaid Card
- Medicare Card
- Military Discharge
- Pay Stub
- School Records
- Shelter Name Band
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- W-2 Form
Missouri Death Certificate
- Fee
- $14
- Additional copy
- $11
- Rush fee
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
- Processing time
- 8-12 weeks
- Rush processing
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Children
- Cousins
- Funeral Director
- Genealogists
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- In-Laws
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Physician
- Siblings
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Father's Name
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Mother's Name
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- College ID
- State Driver's License
- State ID
- US Military ID
- US Passport
- Work ID
Secondary ID
- Cancelled Duplicate Check
- Court Order of Adoption
- Insurance Record
- Letter from Government Agency
- Letter from Social Agency
- Medicaid Card
- Medicare Card
- Military Discharge
- Pay Stub
- School Records
- Shelter Name Band
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- W-2 Form
Missouri Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek) -for certified marriage statement Varies by county for certified marriage certificate
- Processing time
- 8-12 weeks
- Rush processing
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek) -for certified marriage statement Varies by county for certified marriage certificate
- Public after
- All Confidential
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Immediate Family
- In-Laws
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Person on Record
- Physician
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Mailing Address
- Place where License Was Issued
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- College ID
- State Driver's License
- State ID
- US Military ID
- US Passport
- Work ID
Secondary ID
- Cancelled Duplicate Check
- Certified Deed
- Court Order of Adoption
- Letter from Government Agency
- Letter from Social Agency
- Medicaid Card
- Medicare Card
- Military Discharge
- Pay Stub
- School Records
- Shelter Name Band
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- W-2 Form
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Order online ↗Get a birth certificate by Missouri county
Most Missouri birth and death records are requested at the county level. Choose your county for local offices, fees, and how to order.
- Jackson County birth certificate2
- St. Charles County birth certificate2
- Greene County birth certificate1
- St. Louis County birth certificate2
- Clay County birth certificate2
- Jefferson County birth certificate2
- Jasper County birth certificate2
- Cass County birth certificate2
- Platte County birth certificate2
- Franklin County birth certificate2
- Christian County birth certificate2
- Cape Girardeau County birth certificate2
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Commissions Secretary of State
- Phone
- (573) 751-4153
- Mailing
- Commissions Secretary of State's Office 600 West Main, Room 322 Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Details
- A certified copy from the Bureau of Vital Records
Public records: Missouri Sunshine Law. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.