Missouri Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death records, also known as vital records, provide details about important events in your ancestors life. They can include information like the event date and place, parents’ names, occupation and residence. The cause of death is also included in most Missouri death records. Missouri vital records are a cornerstone of Missouri family history research because they were typically recorded at or near the time of the event, making the record more likely to be accurate. This page includes links that can help you request copies from Missouri state and county vital records keepers. Like in most other states, marriage records in Missouri are created at the county level.
No vital records were kept on the state level before 16 August 1909. In 1883 Missouri passed a state law requiring the recording of births and deaths at the county level. In the city of St. Louis, deaths were recorded from 1850-1910 and births from 12 July 1870 through 1910. Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded at any convenient courthouse.
How to Order Missouri Birth , Marriage, Divorce and Death Records
Missouri Vital Records office files, stores, and issues certified copies of vital records including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for events that occurred in Missouri.
- Physical Address: Bureau of Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone: 573-751-6387
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102
- Website Address: www.health.mo.gov/
- Birth & Death Records: reported from January 1, 1910 (records before 1906 ahould be in County Clerks office of the county where event occurred or )
- Marriage Records: The records are not available from the State office, Certified copies should be available from the Recorder of Deeds in the county where license was issued.
- Divorce Records: The records are not available from the State office, Certified copies should be available from the Circuit Clerk in the county where divorce was granted.
- Ordering Vital Records Online - get the certificates within 2-5 days with a credit or debit card from USAVital.com
or VitalChek.com
- Ordering Vital Records by Mail: You can download an application online for Missouri Birth and Death Certificate, Marriage and Divorce Certificate Application
- Missouri Vital Records Description - from Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources.
Links For Missouri Birth Records
- Order Missouri Birth Records Online (archives.com)
- Order Birth Certificates Online. (vitalchek.com)
- Missouri Birth Records Database, Pre-1910 (sos.mo.gov)
- Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1910 (search.ancestry.com)
- Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935 (familysearch.org)
Links For Missouri Marriage Records and Divorce Records
- Order Missouri Marriage Records or Missouri Divorce Records Online. (archives.com)
- Order Marriage Certificates or Divorce Certificates Online. (vitalchek.com)
- Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002 (search.ancestry.com)
- Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920 (familysearch.org)
- Missouri Marriages, 1851-1900 (search.ancestry.com)
- Missouri Marriages, 1766-1983 (search.ancestry.com)
- Missouri Marriages to 1850 (search.ancestry.com)
- Missouri Marriages Before 1840 (search.ancestry.com)
- Missouri Marriages Project (usgenweb.org) – Name index to marriage records from the state of Missouri.
Links For Missouri Death Records
- Order Missouri Death Records Online. (archives.com)
- Order Death Certificates Online. (vitalchek.com)
- Missouri Deaths and Burials, 1867-1976 (familysearch.org)
- Missouri, Death Records, 1834-1910 (search.ancestry.com)
- Missouri Still Birth & Miscellaneous Records, 1805-2002 (search.ancestry.com)
- Find Obituaries in The World’s Largest Newspaper Archive (newpaperarchive.com) Find thousands of Missouri obituaries to help you research your family history. Search for a Missouri newspaper obituary about your ancestor or a celebrity. Begin your search today and find death notices and funeral announcements printed in newspapers from Missouri.
- Missouri Death Records Database, Pre-1910 (sos.mo.gov)
- Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 – 1961 (sos.mo.gov)
- Missouri, Deaths and Burials Index, 1873-1976 (search.ancestry.com)
- Search America’s Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com) Obituaries contain helpful information such as names, dates, places of birth, death, marriage and family information. Over 28 million obituaries make this the most complete collection from the 20th and 21st centuries – includes over 1,100 U.S. newspapers. New content added daily!
