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Scott County, Minnesota Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Scott County, Minnesota: 2 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 2
- Offices
- Minnesota
- State
- $26.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Scott County birth certificate
Scott 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:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Scott 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
Offices in Scott County
Cities in Scott 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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