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Vital Records & Registries

Access to official records, registration procedures and data for large life events such as births, deaths, and marriages.

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Vital Records

The Bureau of Vital Records (BVR) is responsible for maintaining, preserving and issuing official vital records for Missouri.

Find Vital Statistics

For more than 100 years, Missouri vital records have captured a piece of the life story of each person who has been born or died in Missouri. 

Find answers

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions to obtain a vital record. 

Correct or Amend A Vital Record

If you need to correct or amend a Missouri vital record, state law allows you to do so by providing the right legal documents or proof.

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