Independence Health Department

515 South Liberty Street

City of Independence

County of Independence

State of Missouri

Local Office

The Independence Health Department's Office issues certified copies of Independence birth certificates, Independence death certificates and Independence marriage records for events that occurred in Independence, Missouri. You may order copies of Independence vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Missouri state page for a full list of available offices.

Independence Health Department Map

Direction Walk-in 816-325-7182

About Independence Health Department

Missouri is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It was admitted into the union on August 10, 1821, and has a population of 6,154,913. The state was named after the Missouri River, which runs through the center into the Mississippi River on the east.

The primary counties of Missouri include St. Louis County, Jackson County, St. Charles County, St. Louis City, and Greene County. The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City and its largest city is Kansas City. Other cities include St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, and Independence.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services maintains vital records at the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City. The office stores birth and death certificates dating back to January 1910, and marriage and divorce records from July 1948 onwards.

Opening Hours

Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

Independence Health Department Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$15

Death Certificate State Fee$13

Marriage Certificate State Fee$15

Divorce Certificate State Fee$15

Independence Health Department FAQs

From the moment you send in your Missouri birth certificate application, you can expect to receive your official birth record copy within 2-4 weeks.
You must file the registration conforming to all the requirements set out by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to avoid lengthy delays in processing time.
You can also save time locating the correct location to process your request by using our online Vital Records office database to find the office nearest you in a matter of minutes.
When applying for a birth certificate in Missouri, you must pay the application fee.
The amount for an official copy of a birth certificate in the state of Missouri is $15.
The payment may be sent with either a personal check or money order made payable to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Ensure the amount is paid in full to avoid problems with your birth certificate application.
As a different requirement from other states, Missouri does not require a photocopy of a form of photo identification.
You must establish your identity on your birth certificate application by having your birth certificate application notarized. The sworn letter will be considered sufficient evidence of your identity.
In Missouri, it is essential to go to a notary public and have your application notarized by a notary public before sending the mail in order.