How long does it take to get a death certificate?

If you need a death certificate quickly, make your request in person or by mail to one of the 108 county vital records offices in Minnesota.

It takes the Minnesota Department of Health two to three weeks to process a request for a death certificate. Rush processing and rush shipping via United Parcel Service (UPS) are available through the State Office of Vital Records for additional fees.

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