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Birth Records
Birth Record applications will be accepted at the Vital Records Department in the
Carlton County Recorder’s Office at the Carlton County Courthouse.
Born 1935 & After
A certified birth record for anyone born in Minnesota in 1935 or after may be purchased through the Recorder’s Office. In order to obtain a certified birth record, certificate eligibility must be shown.
Born Before 1935
A certified birth record before 1935 may be purchased through the Recorder’s Office. Additional processing may be required. In order to obtain a certified birth record, certificate eligibility must be shown.
Apply
In person
Complete the Minnesota Birth Record Application form (PDF); provide the required identification and fee.
By Mail
Complete a Minnesota Birth Record Application (PDF); have the signature verified by a Notary Public. Mail the application form, along with the required fee, to the Carlton County Recorder’s Office
Required Forms
For birth records, download the Minnesota Birth Record application form (PDF), print it, and fill it out. Additionally, the application form may be obtained at the Carlton County Recorder's Office or a form may be sent upon request.
Required Identification
One of the following documents must be provided in order to meet state requirements:
- Unexpired picture driver’s license of a U.S. state or territory
- Unexpired picture identification card of a U.S. state or territory
- Unexpired U.S. federal, state or local government employee picture identification
- Unexpired U.S. military picture identification
- Unexpired U.S. passport
Required Fees
- $26 First Certified Birth Record
- $19 Each additional Birth Record of the same record issued at the same time
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Recorder's Office - Vital Records
Physical Address
301 Walnut Avenue
Carlton, MN 55718
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 70
Carlton, MN 55718
Phone: 218-384-9156Fax: 218-384-9157
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Accepted Payment- Cash
- Credit Card (In Person Only)
- Check
- Checks must be made out for the exact transaction amount. If assistance is required, please contact Vital Records.
- Check must contain current phone number, current address and current driver's license number.