Minnesota Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Minnesota birth records.

How You Can Access Minnesota Birth Records

The Minnesota Department of Health handles all requests for Minnesota birth records. If you need a copy of your record, then the easiest way to make your request is to send in an application to the Department of Health.

Available Ordering Methods

There are two ways that you can order Minnesota birth records. The first is to complete an application and mail it in to the Department of Health. Alternatively, you can fax the completed application form to the Department of Health.

Confidential Birth Records

Many Minnesota birth records are considered confidential, including those of children born to unmarried parents and any others that were not marked as public information at birth. Subsequently, the only people authorized to access confidential birth records are the person listed on the record (who must be at least 16), the parents listed, a guardian who provides guardianship papers, and others who are able to demonstrate a tangible interest in the record.