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== '''Restrictions for Obtaining Birth Records'''  ==
== '''Restrictions for Obtaining Birth Records'''  ==


'''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born in Missouri the following restrictions may apply.<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">State law restricts who may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate. A certified copy may be issued to:</span>  
'''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born in Missouri the following restrictions may apply. <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">State law restricts who may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate. A certified copy may be issued to:</span>  


:*<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />The person named on the record  
:*<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />The person named on the record  
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:*A person authorized in writing by one of the above. The written authorization must accompany the request and the relationship of the authorizing party to the subject of the record must be clearly explained.  
:*A person authorized in writing by one of the above. The written authorization must accompany the request and the relationship of the authorizing party to the subject of the record must be clearly explained.  
:*A person who can demonstrate that the record is required to protect a personal or property right.  
:*A person who can demonstrate that the record is required to protect a personal or property right.  
:*If you do not meet one of the above criteria, you cannot receive a certified copy of a birth certificate.
:*If you do not meet one of the above criteria, you cannot receive a certified copy of a birth certificate.
:*An uncertified copy of a birth certificate is available to anyone who applies. An uncertified copy will contain the same information as a certified copy but will not be acceptable for legal purposes, such as obtaining identification.  
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