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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''Before 1858'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Minnesota Birth Records#Birth_ before_1858|Before 1858]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''1858 thru 1870'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[ How to Find Minnesota Birth Records#Births_ 1858_ thru_ 1870]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''1870 thru 1908''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Minnesota Birth Records#Birth_1870_thru_1908]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''After 1908 to present'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[ How to Find Minnesota Birth Records#Births_After_1908_to_present]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%" /> <span style="font-size:120%">'''After 1--- to present''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%" /> <span style="font-size:120%">'''After 1--- to present''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span>

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How to Find United States Births Gotoarrow.png Minnesota Births

In 1858, Minnesota was created from Minnesota Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 1908 in Minnesota and was generally complied with by -----. The counties have copies of these records.

Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source]

Birth Records
Choose a time period:

Learn more about U.S. Birth Records

Births before 1858[edit | edit source]

Minnesota did not exist at this time and was known as Minnesota Territory . Before 1858, no births were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.

  Records that give birth information:
Death Records
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Church Records
Census
Military Records
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Births from 1858 thru 1870[edit | edit source]

  • 1858 - Minnesota law required counties to record births
  • Minnesota was created from Minnesota in 1858
  • 1870 Legislation ordered recording of county vital records.
  • From 1858-1908, --%of the births were recorded
  • From 1---- ----, --% of the births were recorded
  • 1908 - West Virginia Statewide birth registration began


If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in other records.

For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.

  Minnesota Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
1853-1930 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History Free; most counties go to 1930:

list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records

Try 2nd:
1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org Free; not all counties are complete to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information
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Births from 1870 thru 1908[edit | edit source]

STEP ONE: Find Birth Information[edit | edit source]

Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the West Virginia Department of Health office.

West Virginia Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
1853-1930 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History Free; most counties go to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records
Try 2nd:
1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org Free; not all counties are complete to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
Next try:
Ancestry database: Includes Index Only

Choose one of the following:

1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1853-1969 - use your own Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
Can't access Ancestry? Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the West Virginia Department of Health State Office.
Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

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:

To Order Birth Certificates
From County of Birth From WV Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
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

See list of restrictions for ordering birth records

If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth

If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search.

See list of restrictions for ordering birth records

If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.

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Births from 1908 to the Present[edit | edit source]

Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the Minnesota Department of Health.

STEP ONE: Find Birth Information[edit | edit source]

Ancestry Database: Includes Index Only

Choose one of the following:

1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1853-1969 - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
Can't access Ancestry? Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the West Virginia Department of Health State Office.
Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information


STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

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:

To Order Birth Certificates
From County of Birth From WV Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
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

See list of restrictions for ordering birth records

If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth

If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search.

See list of restrictions for ordering birth records

If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births after 1969[edit | edit source]

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:

To Order Birth Certificates
From County of Birth From WV Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
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

See list of restrictions for ordering birth records

If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth

If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search.

See list of restrictions for ordering birth records

If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.

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Restrictions for Obtaining Birth Records[edit | edit source]

Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years from the government agency, you must be:

  • The person on the certificate
  • The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate
  • The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
  • The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
  • The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
NOTE: A copy of the birth record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.

If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.

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