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In 1858, Minnesota was created from Minnesota Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 1908 in Minnesota and generally complied by 1915. Pre-1900 records are available only in the county of birth. | In 1858, the state of Minnesota was created from Minnesota Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 1908 in Minnesota and generally complied by 1915. Pre-1900 records are available only in the county of birth. | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | ||
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== '''Births before 1858''' == | == '''Births before 1858''' == | ||
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 For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place. | Minnesota did not exist as a state 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 For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place. | ||
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:*1858 - Minnesota law required counties to record births | :*1858 - Minnesota law required counties to record births | ||
:*Minnesota was created from Minnesota in 1858 | :*The state of Minnesota was created from the Minnesota Territory in 1858 | ||
:*1870 Legislation ordered recording of county vital records. | :*1870 Legislation ordered recording of county vital records. | ||
:*1908 - Minnesota Statewide birth registration began | :*1908 - Minnesota Statewide birth registration began | ||
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For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases. | For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Minnesota Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Minnesota Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | ||
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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 [http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health]. | 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 [http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health]. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Minnesota Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Minnesota Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | ||
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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: | 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''' | | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | ||
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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information''' ==== | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Minnesota Historical Society Database: Includes Index Only''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Minnesota Historical Society Database: Includes Index Only''' | ||
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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: | 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''' | | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | ||