What does a certified death certificate usually cost in Missouri?

$13 first copy, $10 each additional. Last checked 2026-08-29. Confirm the current fee on the official office site before you pay.

Where do I order a death certificate if the death was in Missouri?

Missouri Bureau of Vital Records. Order extras together. Missouri is used to estate packets. Official office: https://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/.

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Missouri Bureau of Vital Records

Usual fee: $13 first copy, $10 each additional
How to order: State or VitalChek

Official office Online vendor

The online vendor is VitalChek, used by many agencies. You pay the state fee plus their convenience and shipping. This desk does not take a cut.

Who may request

Immediate family or a legal representative.

Timing

Local health departments and the state office both issue.

Notes from the desk

Order extras together. Missouri is used to estate packets.

Confirm fees on the official site

Last checked August 29, 2026

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