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.
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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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.
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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 RequirementsThe 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.
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Saturday - Sunday Closed
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