Death

Application process

1. Begin your order at VitalChek.
2. After placing your order print the Vital Records Authorization form but don't sign it.
3. Get the authorization form notarized (e-notarization is accepted).
4. Fax your signed and notarized authorization form to 612-348-2010. For $20 expedited processing write "Expedite" on the authorization form.

Processing times

Regular processing

Orders will be processed in 2–3 weeks of receipt.

Faster processing

• Orders will be processed in 5–7 business days of receipt
• You must include an additional $20 and write "Expedite" on the envelope

Order status

If it's been over four (4) weeks since you ordered use our vital records order inquiry form.

Fees

• First certified copy: $13
• Each additional certified copy of the same record: $6
• Uncertified copy: $13
• VitalChek fee: $9.50
• (Optional) UPS express mail: $20
• (Optional) Expedite processing: $20

If you are unable to place your order through VitalChek

1. Complete the certified death certificate application (PDF, 1MB) or noncertified death record application (PDF, 1MB).
2. Print but do not sign the application.
3. Get your application notarized.
4. Submit the death record application and this fax coversheet (PDF, 1MB) by FAX to 612-348-2010.

Application process

1. Complete a death record application (PDF).
2. Print but do not sign the application.
3. Certified applications must be notarized (e-notarization is accepted). Non-certified applications may need to be notarized.
4. Mail your completed application with check or money order to the address on the application.

Processing times

Regular processing

Orders will be processed in 2–3 weeks of receipt.

Faster processing

• Orders will be processed in 5–7 business days of receipt
• You must include an additional $20 and write "Expedite" on the envelope

Order status

If it's been over four (4) weeks since you ordered use our vital records order inquiry form.

Fees

• First certified copy: $13
• Each additional certified copy of the same record: $6
• Non-certified copy: $13
• Expedited processing fee: $20 (optional)

Application process

1. Complete the death record application (PDF)
2. Print but do not sign the application
3. Review appointment requirements and schedule an appointment, or come in to one of our locations— walk-in services are limited based on staffing and physical spacing guidelines.
4. Bring your unsigned application, payment and identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.) to your appointment

Fees

• First certified copy: $13 – generally issued at time of application
• Each additional certified copy of the same record: $6
• Uncertified copy: $13 – sometimes copy will be mailed
• Payment options