Non-Certified Death Certificates

​​​A non-certified copy is a plain paper copy of a death record. It does not show an issue date or issuance location. Non-certified copies are for informational use only and cannot be used for legal purposes. If you need a certificate for legal use, please go to certified death certificates.

Locations (see business hours)

• Administration Center - Hastings
• Burnsvi​lle License Center - Burnsville​
• Lakeville License Center - Lakeville
• Northern Service Center - West St. Paul​
• ​Rober​t Trail License Center - Rosemount
  

Reserve your appointment 

Drop box available

Paper work can be submitted via drop boxes at each location.

Walk-ins av​ailable

Service and license centers are open for walk-ins. ​However, making an appointment is encouraged.

​View walk-in wait times ​

Fees

First non-certified death record: $13
Each additional non-certified copy of the same record issued at the same time: $6

All locations accept Discover, Visa and MasterCard. ​A 2.49-percent convenience fee is charged for credit and debit cards on this county service.​

Make checks payable to: Dakota County

Purchasing in person​

Anyone can get non-certified copy of a death record. You must complete an application.

Bring the unsigned form and fees to one of six locations.

Purchasing by mail

A person must  complete an application.  Mail application and fees to: