Vital Statistics

Stearns County Auditor/Treasurer
Randy R. Schreifels

Stearns County operates two license centers where you can obtain certified and non-certified birth and death records, request genealogy information, and file your notary signature.

Applications for certified and non-certified birth and death certificates may also be completed and paid for online via the Virtual License Center.  

Information to Bring With You

In most cases you will be required to show proof of identity.

Primary identity documents considered acceptable as proof of identity include:

  • driver’s license
  • Minnesota ID card
  • certified copy of birth certificate
  • original Naturalization Certificate
  • Alien ID card

Secondary documents include:

  • Social Security card
  • certified copy of marriage record

Please call 320-656-6540 if you have questions regarding acceptable proof of identity. If the applicant’s current name differs from that shown on the primary document presented, a certified copy of the name change (court order or marriage certificate, for example) must be presented.

Please arrive one half-hour before closing to ensure service!

Other Helpful Links

Minnesota Department of Health (birth and death information):
www.health.state.mn.us/

Vital Statistics for ALL states (birth, death, marriage and/or divorce records):
www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm

Minnesota Historical Society:
www.mnhs.org/

Stearns History Museum:
www.stearns-museum.org/

Social Security Administration:
www.ssa.gov/