How to Request a Birth or Death Certificate

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Office of Vital Records
Birth & Death Certificates
2400 Troost Ave.
Suite 1000
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: The Health Department will close at 1pm every 4th Thursday for staff development.

For questions: 
Email: births@kcmo.org 
Or call (816) 513-6309
For Kansas certificates, call (785) 296-1400.

Four Ways to Request a Birth Certificate

Certificates available for:

  • Local level - Births: 1920-present
  • State level - Births: 1910-present
In Person - $15
By Mail - $15
Online or by Phone - $26.26 – $45.25
Who May Request and Receive Copies of a Birth Certificate?
Acceptable Documentation for Identification

Four Ways to Request a Death Certificate

Certificates available for:

  • Local level - Death: 1980-present
  • State level - Death: 1910-present
In Person - $14 First Copy/$11 Each Additional Copy
By Mail - $14 First Copy/$11 Each Additional Copy
Online or by Phone - $25.25 – $44.25 Per Copy
Who May Request and Receive Copies of a Death Certificate?