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Birth Records

Birth Records Available
The following birth records can be requested by mail or walk-in.

Certified birth records for the entire state of Minnesota from 1935 to present.
You must have proof of tangible interest in the subject | tangible interest
If a record is not available to the public you may be refused the record, even if you have tangible interest.
Certified: $16.00 one copy | $9.00 each additional copy of same record

Non-certified records for the entire state of Minnesota from 2000 to present.
Provided without tangible interest.
Non-certified: $13.00 per copy

Birth Records from 1870 to present (approximately) are available for the County of Ramsey.

Mail Requests
Please complete the following steps to request a birth record by mail.

Print Birth Record Application (pdf)
Determine if you have tangible interest | tangible interest
Complete the application
Have your signature notarized
Enclose a photocopy of your valid driver's license or state issued identification card
Enclose check or money order payable to: Ramsey County
Mail to:
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health
Attention: Vital Records (Birth)
555 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Walk-in Requests
Please complete the following steps to request a birth record in our office.

Download or pick up application in the lobby
Determine if you have tangible interest | tangible interest
Complete the application
Sign the application at the window (signature must be witnessed)
Provide identification: valid driver's license or state issued identification card
Payment accepted: cash, check or money order (we DO NOT accept credit of debit cards)

Location & Hours
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health | 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul MN 55101
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Questions
651.266.1333 | AskVR

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