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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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See [[How to Minnesota Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Minnesota Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>
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== '''Births after 1969'''  ==
'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth'''
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/osr/registrars.html From County of Birth]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/osr/index.html From MN Dept. of Health State office]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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See [[How to Find Minnesota Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br>
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health] will do a 3 year search. <br>
See [[How to Find Minnesota Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records


If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>  
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br>  
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