About Minnesota Vital Records

Minnesota vital records are held by the Office of Vital Records within the Minnesota Department of Health under Minn. Stat. ch. 144.211–144.227. Certified birth records cost $26, death records $13 (first copy) / $6 each additional; orders are placed via the Minnesota Department of Health or local county vital records offices.

Minnesota Vital Records

County Records

Births & Deaths
Official Free
"People Finder" index of birth, death, and veterans grave registration records from the Minnesota Historical Society.
🌐 mnhs.org
Divorces
Official Free
Select "Civil, Family & Probate Case Records" to find divorce records in Minnesota statewide or by county.
🌐 mncourts.gov
Marriages
Official Free
Marriage license and certificate information from all counties.
🌐 moms.mn.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a Minnesota birth or death certificate?

Minnesota's state vital records office issues certified copies. County clerks or local health departments often handle local copies faster.

Are vital records free to view online?

Indexes may be free; certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce copies cost a fee.

Who can request a confidential record?

Certified birth and death copies are typically restricted to the registrant and immediate family. Informational copies are open.

How do I find older marriage or divorce records?

Older records often reside with the county clerk or town clerk where the event occurred — see the County tab.