1301 East 12th Street, Lamar, MO 64759

Vital Records

Birth Certificates

Requirements:

Born in the State of Missouri

Births from 1920 to present (Births prior to 1920 are available through the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City, MO, 573-751-6378.)

Identification – one primary document with your name and photo such as driver’s license, U.S. military card, U.S. passport, work or school ID OR at least two alternate identification documents which contain your name and the name of the company or organization issuing the document.

We issue certified copies of birth certificates for $15.00 each.

Death Certificates

Requirements:

Died in the state of Missouri

Deaths from 1980 to present. (Deaths prior to 1980 are available through the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City, MO, 573-751-6378.)

Identification – one primary document with your name and photo such as driver’s license, U.S. military card, U.S. passport, work or school ID OR at least two alternate identification documents which contain your name and the name of the company or organization issuing the document.

We issue certified copies of death certificates for $14.00 for the first copy and $11.00 for each additional copy purchased at the same time.

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

If you do not have a primary form of identification, at least two alternate forms of identification documents are required.

  • Letter from government or social agencies
  • School yearbook
  • A W-2 form issued within last year in addition to a signed Social Security card
  • Social Security card or Social Security numident printout
  • Court certified adoption papers that includes adopted parent(s) name
  • Official certified deeds or title to property
  • Certificate of vehicle title or registration documents
  • Proof of auto insurance
  • A payroll stub that includes a Social Security number of applicant
  • Military discharge document (DD-214)
  • Cancelled duplicate check
  • Utility bills which shows name and address of applicant
  • Shelter name band (including name of shelter)
  • Insurance policy (health, home, life, etc.)
  • Medicaid/Medicare document or identification card

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