Birth Certificates
The following information is available:

• Certified birth certificates for the entire state of Minnesota from 1935 - present.
• Birth records from 1875 to present (approx.) for the County of Polk.

To receive a certified birth certificate, you must have proof of tangible interest in the subject. Non-certified birth certificates are provided without tangible interest. Certificates may be obtained by mail or in person.
FEES:

• Certified: $26.00 one copy/$19.00 each additional copy of same certificate.
• Non-certified: $13.00 per copy.

INFORMATION FOR REQUESTS BY MAIL:

1. Print Birth Certificate Application Form
2. Complete the form
3. Have your signature on the form notarized
4. Enclose copy of Driver’s License or state issues ID card
5. Enclose check or money order payable to: Polk County Recorder
6. Mail to: Polk County Recorder, P.O. Box 397, Crookston, MN 56716

Death Certificates
The following information is available:

• Death Certificates from 1997 to present (approx) for the entire state of Minnesota.
• Death Records from 1875 to present (approx) for the County of Polk.

To receive a certified death certificate, you must have proof of tangible interest in the subject. Non-certified death certificates are provided without tangible interest. Certificates may be obtained by mail or in person.
FEES:

• Certified: $13.00 one copy/$6.00 each additional copy of same certificate.
• Non-certified: $13.00 per copy/$6.00 each additional copy of same certificate.

INFORMATION FOR REQUESTS BY MAIL:

1. Print Death Certificate Application Form (www.health.state.mn.us)
2. Complete the form
3. Have your signature on the form notarized
4. Enclose copy of Driver’s License or state issues ID card
5. Enclose check or money order payable to: Polk County Recorder
6. Mail to: Polk County Recorder, P.O. Box 397, Crookston, MN 56716

WALK-IN REQUESTS:
You will be asked to complete and sign an application stating that you have tangible interest in the subject. You will need to provide identification, such as a driver's license, you will then receive the certified death certificate in minutes.

Credentials of Ordination
To perform a marriage in Minnesota, you must file your Credentials of Ordination or Credentials of Licensing. This must be done in one of the counties in Minnesota prior to performing marriage ceremonies. In Polk County, you can file by mail or in-person.
INFORMATION FOR REQUESTS BY MAIL:
Send us your original record of your license or certificate for filing.   When submitting by mail, our office also needs a Certificate of Filing (PDF) completed and sent along with your original record.

Fee: $5.00

Mail to:
Polk County Recorder
PO BOX 397
Crookston, MN  56716

IN PERSON:
Please bring your original license or certificate for filing.
Our office is located at 612 North Broadway, Suite 213, Crookston, MN  56716

QUESTIONS:
218-281-3464