How to obtain a death certificate in Minnesota
After a loved one passes away, obtaining a death certificate is one of the most important steps that needs to be taken. This document is crucial for arranging the funeral, carrying out organ donation, executing the will, and other such actions.
The process of obtaining a death certificate varies from state to state and even from county to county. To make the process easier, we have compiled the information you need to obtain a death certificate based on your location.
If your loved one passed away in Minnesota, you may order their death certificate online, in person, by mail, or through fax. Details for obtaining a death certificate in these different ways are below:
In person
To get a death certificate in person, bring your ID and a form of payment (money order, credit card, or cash) to the address below, which is open M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
By Mail
To get a death certificate by mail, you must print and fill out this application which calls for a copy of your ID and payment. You must have this application notarized. Send all documents to the following address:
Minnesota Department of Health
Central Cashiering - Vital Records
PO Box 6449
St. Paul, MN 55164
Through Fax
To get a death certificate through fax, you must print and fill out this application which calls for a copy of your ID and payment. You must have this application notarized. Send all documents to (651) 201-5740.