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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Missouri Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__  
''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Missouri Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__  


<br> This page is under construction


This page is under construction
In 1821, Missouri was created from Missouri Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 19-- in Missouri and was generally complied with by 19--. The counties have copies of these records.  
 
In 18--, Missouri was created from Missouri Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 19-- in Missouri and was generally complied with by 19--. The counties have copies of these records.  


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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span>
:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span>


:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_before_1853|Before 1853]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_before_1853|Before 1821]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_from_1853_thru_1912|1853 thru 1912]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_from_1853_thru_1912|1821 thru 1909]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_from_1913_thru_1930|1913 thru 1930]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_from_1913_thru_1930|1913 thru 1930]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_from_1931_thru_1969|1931 thru 1969]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_from_1931_thru_1969|1931 thru 1969]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_after_1969|After 1969 to present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Births_after_1969|After 1909 to present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span>


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== '''Births before 1853'''  ==
== '''Births before 1821'''  ==


Missouri did not exist at this time and was known as Missouri Territory. '''Before 18--, no births were recorded by the county or state'''. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.  
Missouri did not exist at this time and was known as Missouri Territory. '''Before 18--, no births were recorded by the county or state'''. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.  
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== '''Births from 1853 thru 1912'''  ==
 


:*18-- - Missouri law required counties to record births  
:*18-- - Missouri law required counties to record births  
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| width="25%" | 18-- -19-- - At Missouri Division of Culture and History
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1930:  on MO website; collection also contains delayed birth records
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<center>[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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== '''Births from 1913 thru 1930'''  ==
== '''Births from 1821 thru 1909'''  ==


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
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== '''Births from 1931 thru 1969'''  ==
== '''Births after 1909'''  ==
 
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|West Virginia Vital Registration office]].
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
 
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth'''  
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
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See [[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search. <br>
See [[How to Find missouri Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>
<center>[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>
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== '''Births after 1969'''  ==
'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth'''
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:
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