Death

Death certificates may be obtained from any county in Minnesota for deaths occurring after 1997. Deaths occurring before that time will need to be purchased at the county where the death occurred or county of residence.

A Death Certificate Application form is needed to request a Death Certificate. Your signature must be notarized if applying by mail.

Death Certificate Application

Noncertified Death Record Application

Death Certificate Fee Information

Certified or uncertified copy of a death certificate (uncertified copies are for genealogical use only - not considered a legal document)	$13.00
Additional copies of the same certificate ordered at the same time	$6.00

Additional Services

Credit Card services are available - convenience fee applies
Credit Card Fee Information (MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover Card)