Birth Records

You may request birth records by mail or in person.

The types of records available are:

Certified and non-certified birth records for Ramsey County (approximately 1870 to present).
Certified birth records for all counties in Minnesota (1935 to present).
Noncertified records for all counties in Minnesota (2000 to present).

Certified birth records

You must have tangible interest in the subject.

If a record is not available to the public you may be refused the record, even if you have tangible interest.

Price: $26 one copy
Each additional copy of same record: $19

Provided without tangible interest.
Price: $13 per copy

Complete the following steps to request a birth record in our office.

Determine if you have tangible interest.
Print and complete the type of birth record application you need: Certified or Noncertified (or pick up in the office).
Sign the application at the office window (signature must be witnessed).
Provide identification: valid driver's license or state-issued identification card.
Pay $26 cash, check or money order payable to Ramsey County. We NOW accept credit or debit cards. Additional copies of the same record are $19.

Please arrive 1/2 hour prior to closing to ensure services.
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Complete the following steps to request a birth record by mail.

Determine if you have tangible interest.
Print and complete the type of birth record application you need: Certified (PDF) or Noncertified (PDF).
Have your signature notarized.
If you do NOT have a current (unexpired) identification card, enclose a notarized copy of the Statement to Identify Certified Birth Record Applicant (PDF).
Enclose $26 check or money order payable to Ramsey County. Additional copies of same record are $19.

Mail to
Attention: Vital Records (Birth)
90 Plato Blvd. W
Saint Paul, MN 55107