Missouri marriage records
This page provides you with quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in Missouri. For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address and the postal address (sometimes the same) for the government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held. Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.
Vital records are managed by the Missouri Department of Health:
Bureau of Vital Records
930 Wildwood
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Telephone number is (573) 751-6387
In the St Louis city area records are held at:
Recorder of Deeds Office
City Hall
1200 Market Street, Room 127
St. Louis, MO 63103
Ph (314) 613-3016.
Certified copies of most Missouri birth and death records are also available from the local county health department.
If a birth or death event occurred in St. Louis (city), St. Louis County, or Kansas City before 1910, write to the city or county Health Department.
Certified copies of marriage licenses are available from the offices of Recorder of Deeds in the county where the license was obtained. Certified copies of divorce decrees are available from the Circuit Clerk in the county where the decree was granted.