LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is a government-approved organization, so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your personal data when ordering official Minnesota death record copies. As America’s #1 resource for official government-issued vital records, VitalChek offers the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct connection for ordering official Minnesota death record copies online from Minnesota Vital Records. An official death record copy issued through our service typically has a raised or stamped seal and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your enhanced security, selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official Minnesota death record copies is recommended. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by Minnesota Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, as well as providing insurance should your delivery be lost or damaged in transit.

To order copies of Minnesota death certificates by telephone, you must have a valid Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card. You may inquire as to the shipping and handling fees for regular, international, or Saturday deliveries at the time you order your record. You may order Minnesota death certificates through VitalChek's fax service 24 hours a day, 7 day's a week. Your fax must contain the following information: Valid Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card number: Expiration date: Full name of the decedent: Date of death or year last known to be alive: Place of death: Spouse: Date of birth or approimate age at the time of death or last known to be alive: Your name and return address: Daytime telephone number: Whether you desire delivery by reguler mail or Federal Express (this is not an express service). Please note: Federal Express does not deliver to P.O. Boxes. You may order Minnesota death certificates by mail or in person at the Minnesota Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, 717 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414-9441. If you apply by mail, your request must include: Full name of the decedent: Date of death or year last known to be alive: Place of death: Spouse: Date of birth or approimate age at the time of death or last known to be alive: Your name and return address: Daytime telephone number: Enclose required fee:

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

An official Minnesota death record copy is generally required documentation for collecting death benefits or claiming insurance proceeds. Other valid purposes for an official death record copy include:

	Completing a Final Tax Return
	Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate
	Social Security Notification
	Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
	Probating a Will

In addition to certified death record copies, Minnesota Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates for events that occurred within the State of Minnesota. You may order copies of Minnesota Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.