Lake County Vital Records Department
601 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, Minnesota, 55616
Contact & location
- Address
- 601 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, Minnesota, 55616
- Mail-in address
- Vital Records Lake County Courthouse601 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, Minnesota, 55616
- Records for
- Lake County, Minnesota
- Phone
- (218) 834-8301
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Minnesota state records
Lake 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 - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| 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 | $9.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Lake County Vital Records Department’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 Two Harbors. 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.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (3)- ★★★★★William AbbleyGoogle
Very helpful
- ★★★★★David WolkowitzGoogle
As a Lake County Real Estate lawyer, I handle real estate closings, foreclosures, and liens. I've found the Lake County Recorder of Deeds to be very professional, and helpful. But I would suggest that the public be familiar with what is required to get what they want - that can help the process. Consulting a real estate lawyer can help.
- ★★★★★Dirk ZwackGoogle
These folks have always made the time to answer my questions and help me save time by giving good advice. I feel confident that the people in this office are careful and conscientious with property records.