Missouri Public Records

Missouri vital records are maintained by the Bureau of Vital Records and by local county health agencies, recorder of deeds, and Circuit Court Clerks. The state maintains birth and death records from Jan 1, 1910 to present with some records prior to 1910.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Vital Records
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Telephone: 573-751-6387

• Local Public Health Agencies
• Birth/Death Certificate Application (PDF)

Marriage and divorce decrees are maintained from 1948 to present at the vital records office. Records earlier than that should be obtained from the county records department or circuit court.

• County Officials (PDF)
• Marriage/Divorce Statement (PDF)

The Missouri Department of Social Services maintains a voluntary adoption information registry. Any adult age adoptee, biological parent or sibling can register their information.

Missouri Children's Division
Adoption Information Registry
P.O. Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103

• Adoption Information Registry Form (PDF)

Search local interactive maps from county GIS departments and assessor's department. Search for tax valuations, pay taxes online and find property specifications including land use, size, age, sales, and ownership history.

• St. Louis County Interactive Maps
• Jackson County Property Data
• St. Charles County Property Database
• City of St. Louis Property Search
• Greene County Assessor Parcel Search
• Clay County Assessor Parcel Search