Missouri § 43.407 - Birth certificate records of missing children to be flagged at request of patrol.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 43.407 — Birth certificate records of missing children to be flagged at request of patrol., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.407. Birth certificate records of missing children to be flagged at request of patrol.
1. Upon notification by the patrol that a child born in this state is missing, the registrar shall mark the birth certificate record of that child in such a manner that whenever a copy of the birth certificate or information regarding the birth record is requested, the registrar shall be alerted to the fact that the certificate is that of a missing child.
2. In response to any inquiry, the registrar may provide a copy of a birth certificate or information concerning the birth record of any child whose record is marked pursuant to this section, but shall proceed as follows:
(1) When a copy of the birth certificate of a child whose record has been marked is requested in person, the registrar's personnel accepting the request shall immediately notify his supervisor. The person making the request shall complete a form supplying his name, address, telephone number, Social Security number and relationship to the missing child and the name, address and birth date of the missing child. The driver's license of the person making the request, if available, shall be photocopied and returned to him. The registrar's personnel shall note the physical description of the person making the request, and, upon the latter's departure from the registrar's office, the supervisor shall immediately notify the missing persons unit of the highway patrol as to the request and the information obtained pursuant to this subsection. The registrar shall retain the form completed by the person making the request.
(2) When a copy of the birth certificate of a child whose record has been marked is requested in writing, the registrar's personnel receiving the request shall immediately notify his supervisor. The supervisor shall immediately notify the missing persons unit of the highway patrol as to the request and shall provide a copy of the written request. The registrar shall retain the original written request.
--------
(L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al.)
---- end of effective 28 Aug 1988 ----
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 43.407
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 43.407 cover?
Section 43.407 ("Birth certificate records of missing children to be flagged at request of patrol.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Missouri § 43.407?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 43.407" (Missouri). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Missouri law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Missouri official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Missouri attorney.
How does Missouri § 43.407 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Missouri can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Missouri.