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

VitalChek is your direct online connection for ordering official Minnesota death certificate copies from Minnesota Vital Records. Certified copies of official death certificate copies issued through our service typically have raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For enhanced security, VitalChek recommends selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official Minnesota death certificate copies. 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, and provides 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 certificate copy is generally required documentation for claiming insurance proceeds or collecting death benefits. Other valid purposes for an official death certificate include:

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

In addition to official death certificate 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.