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Death Records
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The Vital Records Office is now located in the Plato Building.
You may request death records by mail or in person.
The types of records available are:
- Death records for all counties in Minnesota (1997 to present).
- Death records for Ramsey County (approximately 1870 to present).
Certified death records
You must have tangible interest in the subject.
Price: $13 one copy
Each additional copy of same record: $6
Noncertified death records
Provided without tangible interest in the subject.
Price: $13 per copy
Request in person
Complete the following steps to request a death record in our office.
- Determine if you have tangible interest.
- Print and complete the type of death record application you need: Certified or Noncertified (or pick up an application in office).
- Sign the application at the office window (signature must be witnessed).
- Provide a valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
- Pay $13 cash, check or money order payable to Ramsey County. We NOW accept credit or debit cards. Additional copies of the same record are $6.
Location
Plato Building
Hours
Please arrive 1/2 hour prior to closing to ensure services.
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Request by mail
Complete the following steps to request a death record by mail.
- Determine if you have tangible interest.
- Print and complete the type of death record application you need: Certified or Noncertified.
- Have your signature notarized.
- If you do NOT have a current (unexpired) identification card, enclose a notarized copy of the Statement to Identify Certified Death Record Applicant.
- Enclose $13 check or money order payable to Ramsey County (additional copies of the same record are $6).
Mail to
Attention: Vital Records (Death)
90 Plato Blvd. W
Saint Paul, MN 55107