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Birth

If the birth occurred in Minnesota, a certified copy of the birth certificate can be requested at any of our service center locations. You may also apply by mail or fax, but your submitted request must be notarized.

If the birth occurred outside of Minnesota, you must contact the vital records office of that state.

To get a certified birth certificate you must have tangible interest. Uncertified copies are also available, but are not accepted for legal purposes.

If you don't have acceptable identification (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc) complete and include the Statement of identity form (PDF) with your application.

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By mail

Your order will be processed in 7 - 10 business days from the date we receive your notarized request. Expedited processing is available for an additional $20. Expedited requests will be processed the same day. 

  1. Complete the birth record application (PDF).
  2. Print but do not sign the application.
  3. Get your application notarized.
    • If you don't have acceptable identification (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc), complete and include the Statement of identity form (PDF) with your application.
  4. Include check or money order payment.
    • First certified copy: $26
    • Each additional certified copy of the same record: $19
    • Uncertified copy: $13
    • (Optional) Expedite same day processing fee: $20
  5. Mail your completed, signed and notarized application, along with check or money order to the address on the application. For expedited processing include the $20 expedite fee and write "Expedite" on the outside of your envelope.

In person

  1. Complete the birth record application (PDF).
  2. Print but do not sign the application.
  3. Bring your unsigned application, payment and acceptable identification (driver’s license, state ID, passport, etc) to any Hennepin County Service Center.

Cost

  • First certified copy: $26 – generally issued at time of application
  • Each additional certified copy of the same record: $19
  • Uncertified copy: $13 – sometimes copy will be mailed
  • Payment options

By fax

Your order will be processed in 7 - 10 business days from the date we receive your notarized request. Expedited processing is available for an additional $20. Expedited requests received by 2 p.m. CST will be processed that same day. Expedited requests received after 2 p.m. will be processed the next business day.

  1. Begin your order at VitalChek.
  2. After placing your order print the Vital Records Authorization form but don't sign it.
  3. Get the authorization form notarized.
  4. Fax your signed and notarized authorization form to 612-348-2010. For $20 expedited processing write "Expedite" on the authorization form.

Cost

  • First certified copy: $26
  • Each additional certified copy of the same record: $19
  • Uncertified copy: $13
  • VitalChek fee: $7
  • (Optional) UPS express mail: $20
  • (Optional) Expedite processing: $20

If you are unable to place your order through VitalChek

  1. Complete the birth record application (PDF).
  2. Print but do not sign the application.
  3. Get your application notarized.
    • If you don't have acceptable identification (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc), complete and include the Statement of identity form (PDF) with your application.
  4. Submit the birth record application and this fax cover sheet (PDF) by FAX to 612-348-2010.   

Birth verification

A birth verification document confirms that a birth record is on file with the State of Minnesota. It is not the same as a birth certificate.

If the birth record is restricted or confidential, we cannot release any information other than whether or not there is a record on file for the name provided.

How to apply

Apply in person for a birth verification at any Hennepin County Service Center. For a shorter wait time, make an appointment.

Cost

Birth verifications are $9 per copy.  A number of payment options are available.

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