Office of Vital Records
Minnesota Department of Health
Issues certified Minnesota birth certificates by mail or fax; MDH itself has no walk-in counter. For same-day service, go to any county vital records office with photo ID. Mail requests need a notarized signature, or a witness can complete the Statement to Identify form if you lack ID.
Who it's for
Eligible requesters only for certified copies (self, parent, legal representative, etc.)
How to get in
Order by mail or fax from MDH, or in person at a county vital records office
What to bring
Government-issued photo ID; without ID, a witness may sign the Statement to Identify form
Services
ID & documents