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HENNEPIN COUNTY VITAL RECORDS


HENNEPIN CO. GOVERMENT CENTER
300 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, PSL West
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55487-0026

Information:
Fax:

612.348.8240
612.348.2010

Birth Certificates


HENNEPIN COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Hennepin County Division of Vital Records (Hennepin County Vital Records) issues certified copies of Hennepin County birth certificates, Hennepin County death certificates, and Hennepin County marriage records, for events which occurred within Hennepin County. Statewide birth certificates are available from 1935 to present and statewide death certificates are available from 1997. The authorization form provided at the end of the online order process must be signed by both the applicant and a Notary Public.

You may order copies of Hennepin County Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis. For same day processing, you must call Hennepin County Vital Records directly at 612-348-8240 before 2:00 pm (CST). A $20.00 expedite fee will be applied.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.



HENNEPIN COUNTY BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Hennepin County Vital Records issues only certified copies of Minnesota birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment and personal identification purposes.

Who Can Order?
An applicant may only order his or her own Hennepin County birth certificate or one for an immediate family member. If you are the certificate holder's legal guardian, authorized representative or attorney, you will need to fax supporting documentation directly to the agency upon completion of your online order.




Visit HENNEPIN COUNTY VITAL RECORDS site
BIRTH
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Hennepin County from 1856 to present.

First Copy: 16.00   Additional Copies: 9.00



Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.


Order By Facsimile
You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 612.348.2010.



Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.