How Do I Get a Death Certificate in Missouri?
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Missouri, the first certified copy costs $14, with additional copies at $11 each when ordered at the same time. Copies ordered together cost less than placing separate orders later. The executor checklist outlines each account and institution that typically requires a certified copy.
Death certificates in Missouri are issued by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Bureau of Vital Records. Online ordering is available. Most funeral homes also assist families with ordering certificates at the time of death.
Processing times in Missouri vary. Contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Bureau of Vital Records for current turnaround times. Funeral homes typically handle initial certificate orders at the time of death.
In Missouri, death certificates can be requested by: Registrant, Family member, Guardian, Official representative. Requesters typically need to provide Completed signed application and For mail-in: notarization required.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Bureau of Vital Records has death records from 1910 to present. Records become public 50 years after the date of death.
The number of certified copies depends on the deceased's accounts and assets. Banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and retirement plans each typically require an original certified copy. Most families need between 8 and 15 copies. The Missouri executor checklist lists each step of the estate settlement process to help determine the right number.
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Missouri Estate Planning Resources
In-depth guides covering Missouri probate laws, trust requirements, and estate planning strategies.
