Search Brooklyn Park Death Records

Death records for Brooklyn Park are filed through Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Health. Brooklyn Park is one of the largest cities in Hennepin County, with around 82,000 residents in the northern Twin Cities metro area. Deaths that occur in Brooklyn Park are registered at the county level, and certified death certificates are available through the Hennepin County Vital Records office or by mail through MDH. This page explains how to request a certificate, who qualifies for certified copies, and where to find older records.

Where Brooklyn Park Death Records Are Held

All death records for Brooklyn Park are maintained by Hennepin County. The county vital records office is at 300 S 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Current hours and contact information are at hennepin.us/residents/vital-records. The county holds records from 1997 forward for deaths anywhere in Minnesota. For Brooklyn Park deaths before 1997, the Minnesota Department of Health at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/death.html holds statewide records going back to 1908.

The City of Brooklyn Park at brooklynpark.org handles city government functions. The City Clerk page at brooklynpark.org/city-clerk covers city administration but does not issue death certificates. Death record requests for Brooklyn Park deaths go to Hennepin County or MDH. If you are unsure which office to contact for a specific death, the Brooklyn Park city website can help you find the right referral.

Because Brooklyn Park does not have its own vital records office, the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis is your main in-person destination. The drive from Brooklyn Park to downtown Minneapolis is roughly 15 to 20 minutes, making the in-person option practical for most residents. The screenshot below was captured from the Minnesota Department of Health website, which processes mail and online orders for death certificates statewide.

The MDH site at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/death.html explains the full process for ordering a death certificate by mail or online in Minnesota, which applies directly to Brooklyn Park deaths.

Ordering a Brooklyn Park Death Certificate

Three methods are available: in person at Hennepin County, by mail through MDH, or online through VitalChek.

In person at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S 6th Street, Minneapolis, bring a valid photo ID and payment. Certified copies require proof of eligibility 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 available to anyone. The county typically processes in-person requests the same day.

By mail through MDH, complete and notarize the application form at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/docs/dcappia.pdf. Send 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. Call 651-201-5970 with questions. Mail orders take longer 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. The certificate is mailed to you after processing.

Who Can Request Certified Copies

Under Minnesota Statute 144.225, certified death certificates are limited to the spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or legal representative of the deceased. Attorneys and government agencies with a legal need may also request them. If you do not qualify, you can get a noncertified copy instead. It costs the same at $13 but carries no state seal and is not accepted for legal or financial transactions. The MDH eligibility page at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/tangible.html has the full details.

Historical Death Records for Brooklyn Park

For deaths before 1908, the state has no records. The Minnesota Historical Society at libguides.mnhs.org/vital/death holds historical death records for Hennepin County going back to the county's earliest period. Their Gale Family Library in St. Paul is open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 651-259-3300 for help with research in their collections. MNHS holds county death registers, church records, and other materials that can help you trace older deaths in the Brooklyn Park area before the state registry began.

The Hennepin County Library Brooklyn Park Branch at hclib.org/locations/brooklyn-park provides access to the county library system's genealogy collections and local history materials. Library staff can help you find newspaper archives and other local sources that may contain death notices going back many decades. For deaths from 1908 to 1996, contact MDH by mail. For deaths from 1997 forward, Hennepin County is your primary contact for in-person or mail requests.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

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