How Much Is a Birth Certificate in Missouri? (2026)
A certified copy of a birth certificate in Missouri costs $15 from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records. Records are also issued by the local county/city health department. Marriage copies come from the county recorder of deeds. Ordering online usually adds a VitalChek convenience fee on top of the state price.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What it costs in Missouri
- Certified birth certificate: $15
- Death certificate (for comparison): $14
- Issuing office: Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records
- Online orders: add a VitalChek processing fee
How to get one
You can order a certified birth certificate from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records by mail, in person, or online. You'll need a valid photo ID and, in most states, a qualifying relationship to the person named on the record. Records are also issued by the local county/city health department. Marriage copies come from the county recorder of deeds. Need a death record too? See our Missouri death certificate cost page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a birth certificate in Missouri?
A certified copy is $15 from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records. Ordering online adds a VitalChek convenience fee.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Missouri?
From the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records, by mail, in person, or online. Records are also issued by the local county/city health department. Marriage copies come from the county recorder of deeds.
Can I order a Missouri birth certificate online?
Yes — most orders go through VitalChek, the state's authorized vendor, which adds a processing fee on top of the $15 state price.