Death Record Information

Birth and death certificates are available at the Washington County Government Center, PRTS Department, 14949 62nd St. N. in Stillwater, Minnesota, and the County Service Centers in Woodbury, Forest Lake, and Cottage Grove.

Death certificates may be obtained at the Washington County Government Center, the satellite offices, or any other Minnesota county for deaths that occurred from 1997 to present. Deaths prior to Jan. 1, 1997, that occurred in Washington County may be obtained at the Government Center location only. The requestor will be asked to complete an application form for the death certificate and have tangible interest to obtain certified copies.

Death records before 1870 may be obtained through the Minnesota Historical Society.

This form is to be used in conjunction with the Death Record Application only if the applicant does not have picture identification.

Death Fees

1st Certified Record without cause of death (for records 1997 to present)	$13
1st Certified Record with cause of death	$13
Each additional certificate issued for the same record at the same time	$6
Amendment	$40