How much is a Hennepin County birth certificate?

A certified Minnesota birth certificate is $26. County offices in Hennepin County issue records at the same state fee.

Where do I get a birth certificate in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

Request one in person at a Hennepin County clerk or health department office, by mail to the Minnesota state vital records office, or order online through our partner to skip the visit.

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Hennepin County Birth Certificate & Vital Records

Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Hennepin County, Minnesota: 6 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.

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Offices: Minnesota
State: $26.00
Birth cert. fee: 4–5 weeks
Avg. processing

How to get a Hennepin County birth certificate

Hennepin County birth and death records are issued under Minnesota state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:

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In person — at a Hennepin County office listed below.
By mail — to the Minnesota state vital records office.

Fee: $26
Processing: “As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
Who can request: Adoption Agencies, Attorneys, Children, Government Officials, Grandchildren, Grandparents
ID required: Notarized Signature

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