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Birth and Death Certificates
The Gasconade-Osage County
Health Department is able to access records of births and deaths occurring
throughout the state of Missouri. We are able to issue certified copies after
the state has placed that information on the computer. These can be obtained
from any of our three locations. The records are printed in the main office in
Hermann, Missouri.
BIRTH-Certified
birth certificates can be issued for persons born in Missouri since 1920.
DEATH-Certified
death certificates can be issued for deaths occurring in Missouri since 1980.
Certificates that cannot be
issued by this department must be obtained though the Missouri Department
of Health in Jefferson City. For some purposes, such as genealogy or insurance,
a certified copy of the original document is needed and can be requested from
Jefferson City.
Questions
How are home births
registered?
There is a special form that
must be filed with the registrar in the county in which the birth occurred. The
form must be completed correctly, signed by persons with knowledge of the birth,
and be notarized before being submitted to the State. It is best to ask for
assistance in filling out the form.
How can a birth or death
record be corrected or changed?
The legal department of the
Missouri Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records must be contacted for
assistance.
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Application Process
Cost per certified copy.
Checks are accepted with identification. No credit or debit cards.
Birth Certificates
--$15.00
Death Certificates --$13.00
$10.00 for each additional copy
Birth and death records are
not public records. Only family members may be issued birth certificates. An
application must be completed and signed. Photo ID is required when application
is in person.
Certificates may be mailed
when applications are received with a check or money order. Fax orders will not
be accepted.
Contact our office to obtain a
form or see online form below.
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Application
Online Printable Application
After you have
completed the form you may either mail it to us or bring it to our office.
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