Vital Records

Apply for a driver’s license or marriage license or request a birth, death or marriage certificate.

Effective December 29, 2020, anyone needing the following services will need to make an appointment using the Olmsted County Online Check-in System.

Vital records: Birth, marriage, and death certificates
Notary
Ministry credentials (ordination)

About Vital Records
About Vital Records

Important office changes

Olmsted County Vital Records is now open. Some of our processes have changed to comply with social distancing guidelines for the safety of our customers and staff. Please note the changes below.
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Driver's License or State Identification Cards

(For the state of Minnesota)

Driver's License or State Identification Cards

(For the state of Minnesota)

How to apply for a Driver's License or State Identification Cards for the state of Minnesota.

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Birth Certificates

Birth Certificates can be obtained the same day if you are applying in person. Valid identification and tangible interest in the record are required for all requests.

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Death Certificates

Olmsted County can provide you with certified death certificates of people who died after the year 1997, in the state of Minnesota.

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Marriage License/Marriage Certificate

How to apply for a marriage license or marriage certificate.

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Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses

Auctioneer, special events/exhibitions, fireworks, liquor, precious metals, peddlers/transient merchant, and estate sale conductors licenses.

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About Vital Records

Important office changes

Driver's License or State Identification Cards

Birth Certificates

Death Certificates

Marriage License/Marriage Certificate

Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses