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Vital records office in Minnesota — birth, marriage, death certificates

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Vital records office in Minnesota

How to obtain certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates from Minnesota for immigration filings, USCIS evidence, school enrollment, or any other purpose.

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Birth Event: Birth Cost of copy: $26.00 Address: Minnesota Department of Health Central Cashiering – Vital Records P.O. Box 64499 St Paul, MN 55164 Remarks: The Office of Vital Records at the Minnesota Department of Health has birth records on file from January 1900 to the present. Obtain copies of birth records from the state or any county office.  If you order multiple copies at once, the additional copies are $19.00 each. Visit the Office of Vital Records webpage  for ordering information.  If you have questions, contact the Office of Vital Records at [email protected] or 651-201-5970. Death Event: Death Cost of copy: $13.00 Address: Minnesota Department of Health Central Cashiering – Vital Records P.O. Box 64499 St Paul, MN 55164 Remarks:   Remarks: The Office of Vital Records at the Minnesota Department of Health has death records on file from January 1908 to the present. Obtain copies of death records from the state or any county office. If you order multiple copies at once, the additional copies are $6.00 each. Visit the Office of Vital Records webpage for ordering information. If you have questions, contact the Office of Vital Records at [email protected] or 651-201-5970. Marriage Event: Marriage (State) Cost of copy: See remarks Remarks: Marriage records are not recorded at the state level. To find marriage certificates from all Minnesota counties, visit the Minnesota Official Marriage System website .

Event: Marriage (county) Cost of copy: $9.00 Address: See remarks Remarks: Contact the local registrar in the county where the license was issued. Divorce Event: Divorce (State) Cost of copy: See remarks Remarks: Divorce records are not recorded at the state level.

Event: Divorce (county) Cost of copy: $10.00 Address: See remarks Remarks: Contact the court administrator in the county where the  divorce was granted.

Last Reviewed: September 12, 2017 Source: National Center for Health Statistics

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Why immigrants need certified vital records

USCIS, courts, schools, and many other US agencies require certified vital records (not photocopies) for:

  • I-130 family petition — birth certificate proves family relationship
  • I-485 adjustment of status — birth certificate of applicant and beneficiaries
  • N-400 naturalization — marriage certificate if applying under spouse-of-USC 3-year rule
  • Apostille — for use of US documents in foreign countries (your home country may require US apostille)
  • School enrollment — proof of date of birth
  • Real ID applications — proof of identity

Apostille and authentication

If you need to use a Minnesota vital record OUTSIDE the United States (e.g., for use at your home country’s consulate), you typically need an apostille from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office. See /procedures/apostille-document/ for the process.

Last verified: 2026-05-27. General procedural information — not legal advice. Fees and processing times change; verify with the Minnesota office.

Order vital records in Minnesota

Birth, death, and marriage certificates are issued by each state. Use your state's official guide:

Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a US birth certificate from Minnesota?
From the Minnesota vital records office listed below. Requests can typically be submitted online, by mail, or in person. You’ll need to prove identity and pay a fee (~$15-30 for first copy, plus shipping). For immigration purposes (I-130 evidence, naturalization), you need a CERTIFIED COPY (original with raised seal), not a photocopy.
How do I get a marriage certificate from Minnesota?
Marriage certificates are typically issued by the county clerk where the marriage license was issued, not the state vital records office. The state office may have copies of older records. For recent marriages, contact the county clerk’s office in the county of the wedding.
What if my certificate is in Spanish or another language?
If filing with USCIS, certificates in any language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. The translator must certify they are competent to translate and that the translation is accurate. See /procedures/translate-document-uscis/ for the standard certification language.
Can I order vital records for someone else?
Most states restrict access to vital records to: the person named on the record, their spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives. ID verification is required. For genealogical research, records become open to the public after a waiting period (usually 50-100 years).

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