Birth

Certified copies of birth certificates for births occurring after 1935 may be obtained from any county in Minnesota due to being on a statewide vital statistics system.  If you were born before 1935 you will need to obtain a certified copy from the county in which you were born.

A birth certificate form needs to be completed before the birth record can be issued. If requesting a certificate by mail. your signature must be notarized.

Birth Certificate Application

Birth Certificate Fee Information
Certified copy of a birth certificate     $26.00
Additional copies of the same certificate ordered at the same time     $19.00

Noncertified Birth Record Application

Noncertified Birth Certificate Fee Information

Noncertified copy of birth certificate (genealogical use only - not a legal document)     $13.00
Additional copies of the same certificate ordered at the same time     $6.00

Additional Services
Credit Card services are available - convenience fee applies  
Credit Card Fee Information
(MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover Card)