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1. Where do I go to apply for a birth / death certificate?

You can apply for one at the St. Charles County Department of Public Health. You can call us at 636-949-7558.

An application (PDF) for a copy of a birth or death certificate may be downloaded and brought to the health department. Applications are also available at the health department during business hours. For an additional convenience fee, you may complete the application online and have it delivered to your home.

2. Can I apply for a U.S. passport through the St. Charles County Department of Public Health?

Yes. American citizens can apply for first-time U.S. passport books or cards through the
Division of Health Services.

3. When can I apply for a birth / death certificate?

In-person applications are processed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays and special occasions).

4. Who can request a birth or death certificate?

For privacy purposes, the following individuals are the only permitted persons that are able to request a birth or death certificate:

• Registrant - This is the primary person named on the vital record
• Immediate family member - This includes wife, husband, son, daughter, mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew and in-law (This does not include cousins).
• Legal guardian - This includes includes guardian who shows guardian paperwork, foster parent who furnishes custody papers, and step-parent (Please bring your guardianship papers).
• Legal representative - This includes an attorney acting on behalf of the registrant or family.

5. What should I bring to apply for a birth / death certificate?

To obtain a birth or death record, please bring your form of payment (cash, check or money order) and a photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). If you do not have a photo ID, you may also present at least two alternate forms of identification. These alternate identification items must display the applicant's name and the name of the organization issuing the document (an example would be a utility bill with your current address).

6. How much does it cost to obtain a birth certificate?

Birth certificates are $15 per certified copy. Payments can only be made using cash, check or money order. Checks and money orders must be made payable to St. Charles County Government. Cash will not be accepted for mailed applications. For an additional convenience fee, you may complete the application online and have it delivered to your home.

7. Where do I go for information on obtaining certificates for births or deaths that occurred outside of Missouri?

For information on obtaining vital records from U.S. states and territories other than Missouri, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

8. When the parents are not married, can the father’s 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, please call 573-751-6378 for assistance.

9. How do I register a home birth?

A special form 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.

10. How can I correct or change a birth or death record?

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 legitimation, call 573-751-6385.

11. What is a notary public, and where can I find one?

A notary public is a public officer that has been given the authority to witness the signature of and authenticate certain documents. These individuals can typically be employed in government offices, financial institutions, libraries, post offices and some law offices.