How to Obtain a Birth or Death Certificate
A birth or death certificate may be obtained by mail or in person from the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer's Office only if you have tangible interest in the certificate.
Apply in Person
If you request a certified birth or death certificate in person, you will be asked to complete and sign an application stating that you have a tangible interest in the certificate. You will also be asked to show identification. If you do not have identification, according to Minnesota Rules, part 4601.2600, subpart 6, you may have a witness attest to your identity. For questions or for more information, please contact the Fillmore County Auditor's Office by phone at 507-765-3811 or 507-765-4701 or you may email us at auditor@co.fillmore.mn.us
Apply by Mail
Print and complete the appropriate Application Form. The application form must be signed and dated in front of a notary public. Further instructions and information is available at the Minnesota Department of Health web site. For questions or for more information, please contact the Fillmore County Auditor's Office by phone at 507-765-3811 or 507-765-4701 or you may email us at auditor@co.fillmore.mn.us
BIRTH CERTIFICATE FORMS
DEATH CERTIFICATE FORMS
Cost
- Birth certificates are $26, additional are $19 each.
- Death certificates are $13, additional are $6 each.
Mail to
Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer
PO Box 466
Preston, MN 55965
Minnesota Marriage licenses - Statute 517.08
Fillmore County uses MOMS Online E-applications for a Marriage Licenses.
Individuals can fill out the required information online. Once submitted, you will receive an email with a tracking number. Both applicants must appear in person with the tracking number to sign the application at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer's Office. Once all information is reviewed, photo id's must be provided as well as both applicants social security numbers. Both applicants will take an oath, sign the application and provide payment. We accept cash, check, or credit card (NOTE - there is a 3% finance charge if payment is done through a credit card).
ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION -
- This is a License grants a marriage to be performed within the geographical boundaries of the State of Minnesota.
- License is valid for 6 months. (Non-refundable)
- Photo identification required
- Both parties requested to be present at the time of application or 1 may apply and a supplemental form sent to the party not present.
- Certified dissolution documents if either party has been divorced
- Fees: check/money order/cash payable to Fillmore County $115.00 or $40.00 if documentation provided by educator that the parties have received at least 12 hours of
- premarital education per MN Statute 517.18. Subd. 1b.
- Prohibited Marriages MN Statute 517.03
Marriage Certificate Application -
- Application - click here
- Fee – check or money order or cash (if in person) payable to Fillmore County. $9.00 per certificate or you may contacts to pay over the phone with a credit card.
- Application and fee may be mailed to:
Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer
PO Box 466
Preston, MN 55965
Note: Marriage Licenses may be purchased in any county to get married within the state. Where ever the license was purchased is where the certificate resides and a copy must be obtained from.
Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS) certificate search engine website - click here
To file Ordination documents with Fillmore County contact the Court Administrator at 507-765-6021.
Olmsted County: 507-328-7660
Mower County: 507-437-9536
Houston County: 507-725-5813
Winona County: 507-457-6395, ext 6
MN Marriage License Index at https://moms.mn.gov/
Fillmore County History Center Museum & Genealogy Library and Guide to Fillmore County Cemeteries; Fountain, MN: 507-268-4449
Minnesota Historical Center: 651-259-3000
Iowa Vital Statistics (Iowa Dept of Health): Toll Free 866-227-9878
Wisconsin Vital Statistics (Wisconsin Dept of Health): 608-266-1373
