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Fargo County Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Fargo County: 1 office with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
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How to get a Fargo County birth certificate
Fargo County birth and death records are issued under state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Fargo County office listed below.
- By mail — to the state vital records office.
- Fee
- $15
- Processing
- 3-5 business days
- Who can request
- Grandchildren (if person on record is deceased), Grandparents (of deceased), Legal Representative, Other Person by Court Order, Other Person by Notarized Authorization, Parents
- ID required
- Driver's License, Permanent Residents Card, State ID, Tribal ID
Offices in Fargo County
Cities in Fargo County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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