Certificates and affidavits recorded when records lost or destroyed
In counties where marriage records were lost or destroyed, the local records office must accept and store replacement certificates or sworn statements about those marriages. The office charges the same fee as recording a regular marriage certificate, and must provide copies when asked.
451.200. Certificates and affidavits when s lost or destroyed — fee. — The recorders in such counties in this state wherein such records have been lost or destroyed shall file and record the certificates or affidavits provided for in sections 451.170 and 451.180, for which they shall be allowed the same fee as for other certificates of marriage, and shall furnish copies of such certificates or affidavits when required.
(RSMo 1939 § 3643)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 3253; 1919 § 10615; 1909 § 10426
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