Death Related Records/Permits | MO DHSS - Bureau Of Vital Records
Eligibility
In the State of Missouri, vital records are not open to the general public. Vital records certificates are issued only to the person named on the certificate or that person's parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, children, or legal guardian. The local registrar is responsible for determining requests on a case-by-case basis.
Required documents
Photo ID, or two alternate forms of identification may be accepted if an applicant does not have photo identification: Must include the applicant's name and the name of the organization the document came from, such as a pay stub or utility bill.
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
877-817-7363
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Telephone Record Requests
573-751-6387
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Main Phone
Languages
N/A
Application process
Copies can be obtained at local health departments, by mailing a request to the bureau or online at www.vitalchek.com. Applications and documents required are listed online.
Fees
$14 for first certified copy, $11 for each additional copy at the same time. Only check or money order is accepted.
Service area
Missouri
Missouri birth, death, marriage and divorce records are maintained by and copies are issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records.
Last Assured
12/15/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
What's Here
Providing organization
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SENIOR SERVICES
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services heads several state entities including the local health departments, Show-Me Healthy Women, Area Agencies on Aging, Emergency Response & Terrorism, Vital Statistics and the public health laboratory.