Blaine Death Records Lookup

Death records for Blaine are filed through Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Health. Blaine is located in southern Anoka County in the northern Twin Cities metro area, with around 64,000 residents. Deaths that occur in Blaine are registered at the county level, and certified death certificates are available through the Anoka County Vital Statistics office or by mail or online through the state. This page explains how to request a death certificate, who is eligible, and where to find older historical records for the Blaine area.

Anoka County Vital Statistics for Blaine

All death records for Blaine are maintained by Anoka County. The county vital statistics office handles death certificate requests. Visit anokacountymn.gov/2105/Vital-Statistics for the current address, hours, phone number, and contact details. Anoka County's offices are in Anoka, the county seat, which is northwest of Blaine. The county holds records from 1997 forward for deaths anywhere in Minnesota.

The City of Blaine at ci.blaine.mn.us handles city government operations. Blaine does not have its own vital records office. All death certificate requests for Blaine deaths go to Anoka County or to the Minnesota Department of Health at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/death.html. The city site can help you find current city services and contacts, but vital records are handled at the county and state level only.

For deaths before 1997, MDH holds statewide records going back to 1908. For deaths before 1908, county and historical sources are the primary option. The screenshot below was taken from the MDH website, which handles mail and online death certificate ordering for all of Minnesota including Blaine.

The MDH site at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/death.html covers all ordering options for Minnesota death certificates, which apply directly to deaths in Blaine and throughout Anoka County.

Ordering a Blaine Death Certificate

Three methods are available: in person at Anoka County, by mail through MDH, or online through VitalChek. All three work. Choose based on how fast you need the record and your proximity to the county offices.

In person at the Anoka County vital statistics office in Anoka, bring a valid photo ID and payment. Certified copies require eligibility proof under Minnesota Statute 144.225. The fee is $13 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Noncertified copies are $13 each and open to anyone without eligibility requirements. The county typically processes in-person requests the same day. Check anokacountymn.gov for current hours before you go.

By mail through MDH, complete and notarize the application form at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/docs/dcappia.pdf. Mail it with a check or money order payable to MDH and a copy of your photo ID to: Minnesota Department of Health, P.O. Box 64882, St. Paul, MN 55164-0882. Phone: 651-201-5970. Mail orders take more time than in-person requests.

Online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com, order with a credit card. VitalChek adds a $7 standard fee or $17.50 for rush processing. The certificate is mailed to you after the order is processed.

Who Can Request Certified Copies

Under Minnesota Statute 144.225, certified death certificates are available to the spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or legal representative of the deceased. Attorneys and government agencies with a legal need also qualify. If you do not fall into those groups, you can request a noncertified copy at $13 without proving eligibility. Noncertified copies contain the same information but no official state seal. They are not accepted by courts, banks, or insurance companies in place of a certified copy. See health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/tangible.html for the full eligibility list and required documentation details before you apply.

Historical Death Records for Blaine

For deaths before 1908, the state has no records. MDH started collecting statewide death records in 1908. For older deaths in the Blaine and Anoka County area, you need county and historical sources.

The Anoka County Historical Society at anokacountyhistory.org holds local records and materials related to Anoka County history, including older death records and genealogy resources for the Blaine area. Contact them directly to ask about their collection and how to access records. They are a valuable first step for researching deaths in Blaine before the state began keeping statewide records.

The Minnesota Historical Society at libguides.mnhs.org/vital/death holds statewide historical death records including materials from Anoka County. Their Gale Family Library is at 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 651-259-3300 for help. MNHS holds county death registers and church records for the Anoka County area that can help trace older deaths.

The Anoka County Library at anokacountylibrary.org has local history collections and genealogy resources that may include newspaper archives and other materials relevant to death research in the Blaine area. The library's genealogy section and county history collections are a good place to look for older records and death notices before making a formal request to the county or state. For deaths from 1908 to 1996, MDH handles requests by mail. For deaths from 1997 forward, Anoka County is your primary in-person contact.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

These nearby cities also have dedicated death records pages. All file records through their county offices.