Joplin City Health Department

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.