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.

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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. Hennepin County issues only certified records. For non-certified genealogy records, please contact the County in which the event occured.

First Copy: $26.00    Additional Copies: $19.00


Death
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Hennepin County from 1866 to present. Hennepin County issues only certified records. For non-certified genealogy records, please contact the County in which the event occured.

First Copy: $13.00    Additional Copies: $6.00


Marriage
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred in Hennepin County from 1900 to present. Hennepin County issues only certified records. For non-certified genealogy records, please contact the County in which the event occured.

First Copy: $9.00    Additional Copies: $9.00

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Hennepin County Vital Records, to securely order certified Hennepin County vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Hennepin County Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as Hennepin County vital records, simple, fast and secure:

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VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Hennepin County vital records for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.