Order Official Minnesota Vital Records Online.

Order Certified Minnesota Birth and Death Certificates Online.

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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Minnesota Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a Notarized Sworn Statement and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload your Notarized Sworn Statement and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once these items are received along with payment.

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Notarized Sworn Statement
Child	Notarized Sworn Statement
Spouse	Notarized Sworn Statement
Parent	Notarized Sworn Statement
Grandparent	Notarized Sworn Statement
Grandchild	Notarized Sworn Statement
Birth Clerk	Notarized Sworn Statement
Legal Guardian	Notarized Sworn Statement
Health Care Agent	Notarized Sworn Statement and Health Care Power of Attorney
Personal Representative	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents
Successor of Subject	Notarized Sworn Statement
Personal/Property Rights Representative	Notarized Sworn Statement
Adoption Agency	Notarized Sworn Statement and Employee ID
Legal Representative	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents (including Minnesota Attorney License Number or copy of non-Minnesota attorney license)
Court Order	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents
Government Agency	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents/employee ID
Authorized Agent	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Child	Notarized Sworn Statement
Spouse	Notarized Sworn Statement
Parent	Notarized Sworn Statement
Grandparent	Notarized Sworn Statement
Grandchild	Notarized Sworn Statement
Birth Clerk	Notarized Sworn Statement
Legal Guardian	Notarized Sworn Statement
Health Care Agent	Notarized Sworn Statement and Health Care Power of Attorney
Personal Representative	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents
Successor of Subject	Notarized Sworn Statement
Personal/Property Rights Representative	Notarized Sworn Statement
Adoption Agency	Notarized Sworn Statement and Employee ID
Legal Representative	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents (including Minnesota Attorney License Number or copy of non-Minnesota attorney license)
Court Order	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents
Government Agency	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents/employee ID
Authorized Agent	Notarized Sworn Statement and supporting documents