Minnesota department of health office of vital records

Q: Where do I go to get my birth certificate?

Visit one of TTPosts designated Corporate Shops to apply for your birth certificate. Simply complete the application form, place it in an envelope and hand it to one of our friendly post office staff members for delivery to the Ministry of Legal Affairs.

The Vital Records Department is also part of the Recorder's Office which operates as a Local Issuance Office authorized by the Minnesota Department of Health's Office of Vital Records to issue certified birth and death records, issue marriage licenses and certificates, record ordination credentials, file notary commission registrations and is a repository of Military Discharge Records.

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Minnesota Government-Issued Vital Records
Ordering Vital Records in Minnesota
United States Vital Records Offices
Where to request a birth certificate in Minnesota?
How do I find my birth records in Minnesota?
How do I get a certified copy of a birth certificate?
Where do I go to get my birth certificate?

The dates of records being kept by Itasca County are:

Births 1891 (actual record 1941) to present
Deaths 1894 (actual record 1946) to present
Marriages 1891 to present

Pick Up

You may pick up a birth, death, or marriage record / license at the Itasca County Recorder’s Office located at:
Itasca County Recorder
123 NE 4th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday, except holidays.

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Vital Records Online is the most secure website for ordering Minnesota birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates.

Minnesota Government-Issued Vital Records

Ordering vital records in Minnesota with Vital Records Online is a hassle-free process. Our unmatched experience in online assisted application services will save you time on unnecessary document resubmission at the office. If needed, you will greatly benefit from our unlimited support throughout your application process. We are here to help, by email and telephone.

The Minnesota Department of Public Health sets the requirements for the necessary documentation that you will need in order to obtain your certified vital records. An authorized copy of your vital records is necessary for a variety of purposes. Replace a lost birth certificate, marriage certificate, and death certificate in a few steps with our online forms.

Save unnecessary trips to the Minnesota Department of Vital Records and order a certified copy of your records from the comfort of your home. We take care of the processing and ensure a timely delivery straight to your door.

Click the links below to start your online application:

Minnesota Birth Certificate

Request a Certified Copy of Live Birth for your baby or child.

Minnesota Marriage Certificate

Obtain Marriage records for yourself or a family member.

Minnesota Death Certificate

Get an Original Copy of a Death Certificate replacement for a lost record.

Ordering Vital Records in Minnesota

Before starting the process to request a certified copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate, it is important to understand that you will have to provide some sensitive information in order to obtain your records. It is also important to know about the requirements, processing times, and other relevant information for the Minnesota government agency. Read below to understand more about some of the most frequently asked questions.

Important Information About Vital Records from Minnesota
Before starting the process to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate, marriage, or death certificate, you should know more about the requirements, processing times, and other information that Minnesota requires. Learn more about processing times, associated fees, and required documentation below. You will have to send over sensitive information to request your records, Vital Records Online ensures that your private information stays safe. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions below.
How long will it take to receive my vital records from Minnesota?
Processing times differ between offices, but you should expect to receive your vital records in the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in 4 to 6 business weeks.
What documents are required to order vital records from Minnesota?
To complete the online application, the Minnesota Department of Health requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:
• Minnesota Birth Certificate Requirements
• Minnesota Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Minnesota Death Certificate Requirements
The MHD requires the following documents to verify your identity and provide the copies of your vital records as fast as possible A Notarized Sworn Statement that attests that you are authorized to obtain the record.
How much does a copy of a vital record cost from Minnesota?
Whenever you are ordering birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates or death records, Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assistant service.
The state of Minnesota will charge a $26.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth, any additional copy to your order will cost $0.00, $9.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy, any additional copy to your order will cost $9.00. A $13.00 fee for each death certificate, any additional copy to your order will cost $00.00.
Who can request vital records from Minnesota?
At the moment, there are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of Minnesota Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends on if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.
How to order birth certificates and other vital records from Minnesota?

There are two options to order vital records in Minnesota. The first and the easiest one is through Vital Records Online. You will be able to start your application process online, and then, you will receive your birth certificate or the other vital records by mail.
The second option is going in person to the vital records office in the location where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming due to the long lines and paperwork.

Business Hours

Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM
Saturday - Sunday Closed

Hennepin County
300 S 6th St,
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Ramsey County
555 Cedar St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Dakota County
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033

Anoka County
2100 3rd Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303

Washington County
P.O. Box 6
14949 62nd St. North
Stillwater, MN 55082-6132

Vital Records Online Mailing Center
PO Box 13471
Miami, FL 33101

Currently, this location is not open to the public.

United States Vital Records Offices

Select the state you are looking for Vital Records

Where to request a birth certificate in Minnesota?

You may buy a birth certificate for a person born in Minnesota from any Minnesota county vital records office. Or you may order a birth certificate from the state vital records office. For births before 1900, make your request to the county in which the birth occurred or the state vital records office.

How do I find my birth records in Minnesota?

You can obtain a birth or death certificate from a registrar's office in any county in Minnesota for births that took place during or after 1900 and for deaths that took place during or after 1997.

How do I get a certified copy of a birth certificate?

Required Forms application.

Refer the application to the Divisional Secretariat relevant to the area where the birth occurred..

Application can obtain from any Divisional Secretariat..

Fees chargeable. Where the date of registration or the no. of the entry is given the fee for one copy of the certificate is Rs. 100.00..

Where do I go to get my birth certificate?

Visit one of TTPost's designated Corporate Shops to apply for your birth certificate. Simply complete the application form, place it in an envelope and hand it to one of our friendly post office staff members for delivery to the Ministry of Legal Affairs.