Roseau County Birth Records Lookup

Roseau County birth records are held by the County Auditor/Recorder/Treasurer office in Roseau. The office maintains birth registrations going back to 1895 and issues certified and noncertified copies to eligible requesters. If you need to find or get a birth certificate from Roseau County, the office at 606 Fifth Avenue Southwest handles in-person and mail requests during regular business hours.

Roseau County Auditor/Recorder Office

The Roseau County Auditor/Recorder/Treasurer office handles vital records for the county, including birth certificates. The office is in Room 140 at 606 Fifth Avenue Southwest in Roseau. Staff can issue certified and noncertified copies of birth records and answer questions about what records are on file. Walk-in service is available Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Roseau County is in the far northwest corner of Minnesota, close to the Canadian border. The county is largely rural and borders Manitoba to the north. The recorder's office holds birth registrations from 1895 forward, which gives researchers access to more than 130 years of local records. If you have family history ties to this part of northern Minnesota, the Roseau office is a solid first stop.

The county's main website is at co.roseau.mn.us. The auditor's office can be reached by email at auditor@co.roseau.mn.us for questions about records access and request procedures.

The Minnesota Department of Health county registrar directory at health.state.mn.us registrars lists Roseau County contact information and provides guidance on requesting birth records from all Minnesota counties.

The directory helps you confirm the right county office for your request and outlines what information to include.

How to Request Roseau County Birth Certificates

Walk-in service at the auditor/recorder office in Roseau is the quickest way to get a birth certificate. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and the fee. Staff check your request against the eligibility rules under Minnesota Statutes section 144.225 before issuing a certified copy. The office accepts cash, check, money order, and credit card.

Mail requests work as well. Write out your request with the full name on the birth record, the date of birth, place of birth, your name, your relationship to the subject, and a copy of your ID. Include a check or money order for the fee made out to Roseau County. Mail to 606 Fifth Avenue Southwest, Room 140, Roseau, MN 56751. Give yourself extra time for mail turnaround, especially if you need the record for a deadline.

For births registered after 1935, you can also order through the Minnesota Department of Health at health.state.mn.us birth order. VitalChek at vitalchek.com is another online option with a convenience fee.

Roseau County Birth Record Fees

Certified birth certificates cost $26 for the first copy and $19 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Noncertified copies are $13. The fee schedule comes from Minnesota Statutes section 144.2255 and applies statewide.

Payment options include cash, check, money order, and credit card. For mail requests, use a check or money order made out to Roseau County. Do not mail cash. Credit card payments apply to in-person visits and some online services.

Note: If you need copies for multiple purposes, such as a passport and a court proceeding, ordering all copies at once saves you money since additional copies are priced lower than the first.

Research Resources for Roseau County Birth Records

Roseau County birth registrations go back to 1895. That coverage is solid for most family history needs tied to the northern Minnesota border region. For records that predate the county's formal registration system, the Minnesota Historical Society has guides and archives at libguides.mnhs.org/vital/birth. Church records and territorial documents can help fill gaps for earlier periods.

Because Roseau County borders Canada, some families may have records on both sides of the border. If the person you are searching for was born near the border, it is worth checking both Minnesota and Manitoba sources. The Minnesota Department of Health at health.state.mn.us vital records can help you understand what the state holds and how to access it.

The Minnesota Department of Health also has a program for homeless youth and adults who need help replacing vital records. Information is available at health.state.mn.us homeless youth.

Cities in Roseau County

Roseau is the county seat and largest community in the county. No cities in Roseau County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Birth records for all communities in Roseau County are managed by the Auditor/Recorder office in Roseau.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Roseau County. Each has its own office that handles local birth records requests.