Birth and Death Certificates

Certified Birth and Death Certificates may be acquired through the Health Department either in person at the Plattsburg Office, or by mail.

Birth/Death Certificate Application

Three Ways to Request a Copy of a Vital Record

How to Get a Record

What You’ll Need

In person at the Clinton County Health Department Office in Plattsburg.Locally, marriage licenses can be obtained at the Recorder of Deeds Office in the county where the license was obtained, and divorce decrees can be obtained from the Circuit Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. One primary identification document that includes your name and photo such as: a driver’s license, U.S. military ID card, U.S. passport, work or school ID, etc.ORAt least two alternate forms of identification (Documents must contain your name and the name of the company or organization issuing the document.)AND

Payment by cash, check or money order

Online at www.vitalchek.com Completed application form and payment by credit card(This service is offered by Vital Chek, a third-party provider. Additional fees apply.)
Mail your request to:Clinton County Health Department

106 Bush St.

Plattsburg, MO 64477

Completed and notarized application form or written request and payment by check or money order(Request must be notarized by a notary public.)

Send to:
Clinton County Health Department
106 Bush Street
Plattsburg, MO 64477-1779