How to Submit Applications for Certified Copies

In person/walk-in at any Hennepin County Service Center

• Bring your completed (except for signatures) birth certificate (PDF 65kb), death certificate (PDF 99kb), or marriage certificate (PDF 56kb) application.
• Bring valid ID (unexpired driver's license, MN ID, passport, or military ID).
• For a shorter wait time make an appointment.
• Your certified copy can usually be provided to you at the time you apply.
• In person payment options.

By mail

• Send your completed, signed and notarized application, along with check or money order to:
  Vital Records
  Hennepin County Government Center
  300 South 6th St, Suite A025
  Minneapolis, MN 55487-0026
• Mail orders are usually processed within 7-10 business days of receipt - for faster processing
  • Add a $20 fee per record to your payment
  • Write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of your mailing envelope
  • Include either a self-addressed stamped #10 business envelope OR an additional $1.50 handling fee

By FAX

• FAX this completed cover sheet, and your completed, signed and notarized application to the number on the cover sheet.
• Provide your American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa® credit card number.
  • Payments on FAX orders are processed through VitalChek Network, Inc®, a third party vendor, and incur an additional $7 VitalChek fee per order.
• FAX orders are usually processed within 7-10 business days of receipt - for faster processing
  • Add a $20 fee per record to your payment

Additional information

• Costs are listed on each application and are non-refundable per MS 144.226.
• If you are making changes to the birth record with a parent notice (within 45 days of birth) we are required to hold your application for two business days.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Hennepin County Vital Records at (612) 348-8240.