How long does it take to get a birth certificate?

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

If you order a certificate from the Office of Vital Records at the Minnesota Department of Health, please allow approximately two to three weeks for the office to process your request. Requests for changes or other services in addition to a certificate may take longer. The State Office of Vital Records offers rush processing for an additional fee, and rush shipping for an additional fee.  

If you mailed your request to a county vital records office, check with that office to find out when your request will be processed.

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