The Bureau of Vital Records, part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, is responsible for maintaining a central registry of births, deaths, and fetal deaths reported in Missouri since 1910, as well as marriages and divorces since 1948. They also handle the preparation of new certificates for adoptions and legitimations, correct or amend vital records as authorized by state law, and issue certified copies of vital records.
In addition, the Bureau maintains the Putative Father Registry and provides various services related to vital records. While there is no guarantee of record availability before or after 1910, the Bureau may have some delayed certificates, and visitors can also explore the Missouri Digital Heritage website for more information.
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