Jackson County Health Department

THE JACKSON COUNTY MISSOURI
HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Managed and operated by
Truman Medical Centers

313 S. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050

Information & Appointments:
816.404-6415

FAX:
816.404-6418

Mr. R. James Kelly
Director
Jackson County Health Department

Mike Sanders
Jackson County Executive

ALERTS...
Important health alerts for residents of Jackson County, Missouri.

Birth & Death Certificates

Independence Location Only
Call 404-6419 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
Birth Certificates
- You may obtain a birth certificate for yourself or any family member (except a cousin) if you were born anywhere in the state of Missouri after 1920. The fee is $15.00 each cash, check, or money order accepted. NO credit or debit cards accepted.
Death Certificates
- You may obtain a death certificate if the person passed away anywhere in Missouri after 1980. The fee is $13.00 for the first copy, $10.00 for additional copies obtained at that time. Cash, check, or money order accepted. NO credit or debit cards accepted.
How To Obtain Certificates

In person - Same day service is available to walk-in customers. Complete an application and pay the required fee by cash, check, or money order. Applicants Must Show Identification When Requesting Certified Copies of a Vital Record

By Mail - Certificates can be obtained through the mail and are normally sent out the same day that applications are received.
Mail-in Requests Must Be Notorized By An Acceptable Notary Public

Please mail your completed application/request form for birth or death certification along with a stamped self-addressed envelope, and a check or money order (payable to Jackson County Health Department) to:

Jackson County Health Department
Vital Records
313 S. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050

For further information, please contact our Registrar at 816-404-6419 or click on the link below for email correspondence.
E-mail our registrar...