QUESTIONS

How are home births registered?
There is a special form that must be filed with the registrar in the county in which the birth occurred. The form must be completed correctly, signed by persons with knowledge of the birth, and be notarized before being submitted to the State. It is best to ask for assistance in filling out the form.

When the parents are not married can the fathers name be placed on the certificate?
The hospitals have forms that must be completed and signed by the father. The completed form must be sent to the State by the hospital with the certificate of birth. To add the name at a later date call 573-751-6378 for assistance.

How can a birth or death record be corrected or changed?
The legal department of the Missouri Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records must be contacted for assistance.

• For Birth Records, call 573-751-6387
• For Death Records, call 573-751-6374
• For adding a father's name to a birth record, call 573-751-6378
• For Processing an Adoption or Legitimations, call 573-751-6385