Minnesota Death Records

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

If you happen to be searching for Minnesota death records, here are a few facts that you may find helpful. Minnesota death records are maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health. This agency has records that date back for the last hundred years, all the way to 1908, with older records available on the county level.

What makes Minnesota and its death records unique is that there are essentially two different kinds. While certified copies can only be retrieved by family members or others with a demonstrated interest, there are also un-certified copies. These un-certified copies aren't legal documents, but do contain much or all of the same information.

Minnesota Statutes, section 144.225 controls vital records, and anyone with specific questions should consult this law. In general though, these un-certified copies are available to the public.

If you'd like to order a Minnesota death record, you can choose to mail in your request. However, if you need quicker results and don't want to bother with the hassle of mailing something in and waiting around, then try using an internet public records finder to get the information you need with less runaround.

To receive a death record fill out the Minnesota Death Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

For information about deceased persons and Minnesota death certificates and records, there are records dating back to 1908. There is a fee of $30.00, and you must fill out the appropriate application and have it notarized. You must have a tangible interest in the information requested and provide photo ID. For more information visit: Minnesota Department of Health