Who can request a copy of a birth or death certificate?

A new law was effective on August 1, 2000 (Minnesota Statutes, section 144.225, subdivision 7) which restricts the access to a certified birth or death certificate. You may request a certificate if:

  • If you are the subject of the certificate
  • If you are the child, grandchild, spouse, parent, grandparent, legal custodian, or guardian of the subject
  • If you are a personal representative of the estate of the subject
  • If you are the person who filed or a representative of the organization that filed the birth or death information with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) or a local registrar
  • For additional information on Tangible Interest and who may obtain a Certificate, visit the State of Minnesota site

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1. Who can request a copy of a birth or death certificate?
2. How do I request a copy of a birth or death certificate?
3. What certificates are stored at the Isanti County Auditor-Treasurer Office?
4. What is the cost for certificates?