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1. How do I obtain a copy of my birth certificate?

Birth Record applications will be accepted at the Vital Records Department in the Carlton County Recorder’s Office in the Carlton County Courthouse or by mail. Visit our Birth Records page for more information.

2. How do I apply for a marriage license?

To apply for a marriage license in any Minnesota county, regardless of residence, go to the Minnesota Marriage License Application to begin the online process. The wedding ceremony can take place anywhere in the state, but it must happen within six months after the date shown on the completed application.