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Death Records
Contact us
You may request death records by mail or in person. No walk-ins. Call 651-266-1333 to schedule an appointment. Face masks are still required. We will provide you a mask if needed.
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/by appointment
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
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health Center
555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul MN 55101
Hours
Please arrive 1/2 hour prior to closing to ensure services.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 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
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health
Attention: Vital Records (Death)
555 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101