How to Get a Death Certificate in Missouri
Find state specific ordering options, fees and requirements.
For a death that occurred in Missouri, request certified copies through the official Missouri vital records office—by mail, in person, or online when offered. Prepare the application, payment, and any required identification. Access to newer records may be restricted; confirm eligibility on the state site.
Missouri Death Certificate Fees
Costs from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| First certified copy (published fee) | $14.00 |
$14 first certified death copy; $11 same-order additional copies.
How to order an Missouri death certificate
Use the official online ordering route when available. State mail; local public health agencies or specified local offices; approved online/phone vendor. Order Online.
Visit the local or state vital records office listed on the official site. Where to Order in Person.
Mail a completed application, acceptable ID, and payment to the address on the official application. How to Order by Mail.
Who can request a copy?
- Applicants with a direct and tangible interest, including qualifying family or legal representatives under Missouri requirements.
Access restrictions
Certified copies have eligibility restrictions; historical genealogy access is different.
What to prepare before ordering
Person and record details
- Completed application or permitted written request; deceased person’s identifying details; applicant contact details; fee; ID and entitlement evidence described above. Use the current official form.
Identification
Accepted ID; mail requests require the application's notarized signature and any supporting authority.
Processing times
Contact Bureau of Vital Records or local issuer for current processing; no fixed estimate imported.
How many certified copies might families need?
Many families order 10–15 certified copies because banks, insurers, retirement plans, and government offices often require an original certified copy rather than a photocopy. Ordering several at once is usually less expensive than reordering later.
Missouri Death Certificate FAQs
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Official Sources
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records
Official Missouri Death Certificate Requirements and Ordering Instructions
Fees, eligibility, and ordering requirements may change. Confirm current details with the issuing agency before submitting your request.
Memoria Sky provides educational information and does not issue death certificates.