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Birth and Death Certificates

Birth Certificates

You may obtain a birth certificate for yourself or a family member (except a cousin) if you were born anywhere in the state of Missouri after 1920. The fee is $15.00 each. Cash, check or card accepted.

Death Certificates

You may obtain a death certificate if the deceased passed away anywhere in Missouri after 1980. The fee is $14.00 for the first copy, $11.00 for additional copies obtained at that time. Cash, check or card accepted.

How to Obtain Certificates

APPLICANTS MUST SHOW IDENTIFICATION WHEN REQUESTING CERTIFIED COPIES OF A VITAL RECORD

IN PERSON

Same day service is available to walk-in customers. Complete an application and pay the required fee by cash, check, or money order.

Acceptable forms of Identification:

Primary Documents (One document is required)

  • A state issued driver’s license that includes a photograph, date of birth

  • A state issued identification card that includes a photograph, date of birth

  • A current U.S. military identification card that includes a photograph

  • A U.S. passport with current photograph

  • A current school identification card/document showing applicant’s name, photograph, and date of school year

  • Work identification card that includes the applicant’s name, photograph, and company name

BY MAIL

Certificates can be obtained through the mail and are normally sent out the same day that applications are received.

Mail-in Requests:

Download, print and fill out a PDF of the Request Form - Must be notarized by an acceptable notary public.

Please mail your completed application/request form for birth or death certification along with a stamped self-addressed envelope, and a check or money order (payable to Osage County Health Department) to:

Osage County Health Department
Vital Records
PO Box 533
Linn, MO 65051