Cook County Recorder
Cook County Courthouse 411 W. 2nd Street, Grand Marais, Minnesota, 55604
Contact & location
- Address
- Cook County Courthouse 411 W. 2nd Street, Grand Marais, Minnesota, 55604
- Mail-in address
- Cook County Recorder411 W. 2nd Street, Grand Marais, Minnesota, 55604
- Records for
- Cook County, Minnesota
- Phone
- 218.387.3660
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Minnesota state records
Cook County follows Minnesota’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $26.00
- Minnesota birth certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 5,793,151
- Minnesota population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $26.00 | 4–5 weeksMinnesota estimate |
| Death Certificate | $13.00 | 4–5 weeksMinnesota estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | — | 0 daysMinnesota estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Cook County Recorder’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Grand Marais. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
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