How Do I... Government Services Community Business Search You are here: HomeGovernmentDepartmentsRecorderBirth and Death Certificates Birth and Death Certificates APPOINTMENT ONLY 763-682-7355 After 4:30 PM call 763-682-7357 to leave a voicemail This service will continue to be provided with no contact as follows: Birth Certificates: Tangible Interest Form is available for download below located under related forms. Apply by mail, drop off in drop box or fax your request to our office at 763-684-4558. The form will need to be signed and NOTARIZED. Mail checks or pay on our website with credit card referencing last name of subject. Death Certificates: Tangible Interest Form is available for download below located under related forms. Apply by mail, drop off in drop box or fax your request to our office at 763-684-4558. The form will need to be signed and NOTARIZED. Mail checks or pay on our website with credit card referencing last name of decedent. Please call or email mary.cogley@co.wright.mn.us with questions at 763-682-7355. Online Payments Make an appointment Birth certificates 1935 to current and death certificates 1997 to current are generated electronically from the Minnesota Department of Health. You do not need to go to the individual’s county of birth or death to acquire these certificates. Any questions concerning acquiring records prior to these dates please call our office or the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-5961. A Tangible Interest form is required to be filled out prior to receiving a certified copy of a certificate. We will view your current ID at the time of application. The form will need to be notarized if you are applying by mail. If you live out of state, enclose a money order for the amount of the certificate or pay online. If you were not born in Minnesota, see the National Center for Health Statistics for more information about ordering a birth certificate from another state. Fees Birth Records: $26.00 for first copy; $19.00 for each additional copy of the same record, purchased at the same time. Death Records: $13.00 for first copy; $6.00 for each additional copy of the same record, purchased at the same time. Return Check Charge: $30.00 Postage/Handling Charge: $1.00 OR Priority Mail $8.15 Priority Processing (optional): $10.00 Payments can be made online or check mailed with notarized application Mail To: Wright County Recorder, 10 2ND ST NW, RM#210V, BUFFALO, MN 55313 Related Forms Minnesota Birth Record Application Minnesota Death Record Application Minnesota Tangible Interest Law Confidential Birth Record Information Birth Record Amendments Death Record Amendments Recorder’s Office fees now available for payment by credit card online: A new multi-use website has been placed into production by the Recorder’s Office. This website allows for credit/debit card payment (fee=2.35% of total, $1.75 minimum) or electronic check payment ($1.75 flat fee) for escrow payments and fees for requests for credentials, marriage records, birth certificates, death certificates and any other fees. Please contact the Recorder’s Office for reference number or escrow account information before making payments online. Recorder's Office Announcements Birth and Death Certificates Credential of License or Ordination Examiner of Titles Fee Schedule Frequently Asked Questions Historical Data Real Estate Historical Data Vital Statistics LandShark Marriage Applications, License and Certificates Military Discharges Notary Registration Property Resources Real Estate Forms Online Torrens Property Abstract Property Recording Documents Electronically Land Records Division Land Notification Agendas & Minutes Notify Me® Online Payments Wright County 10 2nd St. NW Buffalo, MN 55313 Ph: 763-682-3900 or 800-362-3667 Phone Directory Contact Us Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Passport Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Helpful Links Government Portal Associations Historical Links Salary Data Notification Sheriff’s Jail Roster Employees Elections Surplus Equipment Auctions FAQs What hours are the Wright County offices open? Where can I find County Buildings? Where can I park when I visit the Government Center? How can I find tax information for my property? Can I pay my property taxes online? Using This Site Home Site Map Accessibility Website Disclaimer and Privacy Policy Copyright Notices Photo Credits Selecteer een taal▼