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Death Records
Contact us
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