How Do I Get a Death Certificate in Minnesota?
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Minnesota, the first certified copy costs $13, with additional copies at $6 each when ordered at the same time. Copies ordered together cost less than placing separate orders later. The executor checklist outlines each account and institution that typically requires a certified copy.
Death certificates in Minnesota are issued by the Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Vital Records. Contact the office directly for ordering options. Most funeral homes also assist families with ordering certificates at the time of death.
Processing times in Minnesota vary. Contact the Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Vital Records for current turnaround times. Funeral homes typically handle initial certificate orders at the time of death.
In Minnesota, death certificates can be requested by: All Minnesota death records are public, Anyone may buy a noncertified (informational only) death record, Certified copies require proof of eligibility. Requesters typically need to provide Photo ID and Forms signed in front of notary for mail/fax orders, or in front of county staff for in-person.
The Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Vital Records has death records from 1908 to present. Pre-1908 records only available from county where death occurred
The number of certified copies depends on the deceased's accounts and assets. Banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and retirement plans each typically require an original certified copy. Most families need between 8 and 15 copies. The Minnesota executor checklist lists each step of the estate settlement process to help determine the right number.
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