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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Missouri]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Missouri Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | ''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Missouri]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Missouri Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | ||
In 1821, the state of Missouri was created from the Missouri Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 1909.The counties have copies of these records. | |||
In 1821, Missouri was created from Missouri Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 1909.The counties have copies of these records. | |||
:*1883 - 1893 Missouri law required county clerks to record births. Some Cities also kept records. | :*1883 - 1893 Missouri law required county clerks to record births. Some Cities also kept records. | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | ||
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | | May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | ||
| County websites can be more difficult to use | | County websites can be more difficult to use | ||
| Offers a search of the state index <br> | | Offers a search of the state index <br> | ||
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county | | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | ||
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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. | ||
:*: | :*: | ||