missouri birth certificates

Individuals may apply for a birth certificate at Johnson County Community Health Services. We offer same day printing of certified copies of birth certificates for individuals born in Missouri. It typically takes about 15 minutes to complete the request in person.

General Guidelines for Obtaining a Birth Certificate

• Must be born in the State of Missouri
• Certificates date back to 1920
• For newborns, please allow 4-6 weeks for processing before applying
• Birth certificates cost $15.00 per certified copy

Payment and Identification Information

• Cash, check, or money order are the only payment types accepted
• Picture identification is required
• Missouri law only allows a certified copy of a vital record to be issued to a person with a direct and tangible interest in the record. The application for obtaining a copy of a vital record requires applicants to explain their relationship to the person named on the record. Obtaining a record illegally is a class D felony.

Birth certificates may be obtained at Johnson County Community Health Services in person or by mail, by completing the steps below. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:15 pm. We are open during the midday lunch hours. For birth certificates prior to 1920, you must contact the Bureau of Vital Records at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

If applying in person, please follow these steps:

STEP 1: Complete and sign the Birth & Death Certificate Application form.

You can view, complete and print the form below, or request and complete the form at our office.
Johnson County Community Health Services Birth & Death Certificate Application

STEP 2: Provide identification.

One identity document that displays a name and photograph, such as a driver’s license, passport, or school, work, or military identification is required. This kind of identification is preferred and must include the applicant’s name and the name of the company or organization issuing the document.

If you do not have a photo ID, at least two alternate forms of identification must be presented as follows:
1) Two pieces of mail with name and address OR
2) One piece of mail with name and address and social security number

STEP 3: Review the certificate for accuracy and pay the fees at our office.

If applying by mail, please follow these steps:

STEP 1: Complete and sign the Birth & Death Certificate Application form.

You can view, complete and print the form below, or request and complete the form at our office.
Johnson County Community Health Services Birth & Death Certificate Application

STEP 2: Have your Birth & Death Certificate Application notarized.

STEP 3: Prepare the following items to mail:

• Your payment by check or money order. Please do not send cash.
• Notarized completed Birth & Death Certificate Application.
• Self-addressed stamped envelope.

STEP 4: Mail all of the above to:

Johnson County Community Health Services
723 PCA Rd.
Warrensburg, MO 64093

STEP 5: Receiving your certificate:

You will receive the certificate back in the envelope that was provided to us. We process applications and mail them to you within 48 hours (excluding weekends) of receiving them.

For any questions or concerns regarding Vital Records, please call (660) 747-6121.