How do I get copies of birth / death certificates?
Certified copes of most birth and death certificates from the State of Missouri can be obtained locally from the Jackson County Health Department.

Jackson County Health Department
313 South Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 404-6415

You can also contact the State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Vital Records Division at:
Birth Records: (573) 751-6387
Death Records: (573) 751-6370

Jackson County Health Department

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