Option 1: Apply in person

Complete and print the Birth Record Application (Fillable PDF).  Apply in person at one of our Customer Service Centers.
 

• Shakopee Customer Service Center
• Elko New Market Customer Service Center

Remember to Bring

   

• Completed Birth Record Application (Fillable PDF).
• Acceptable proof of identity
  • Current driver’s license
  • Current state issued identification car
  • Current passport
  • Naturalization certificate

Option 2: Request by mail

Complete and print the Birth Record Application (Fillable PDF).
   
Mail notarized application with check made out to Scott County to:

Scott County Government Center
Attn: Customer Service
200 Fourth Avenue West
Shakopee, MN 55379

Do not send cash.

Cost

Certified birth records are available for a fee of $26.00 for the first copy and $19.00 for additional copies ordered at the same time for the same record. 
 
You can pay with cash, check (payable to Scott County) or credit card. If you pay with a credit card you will be paying a 2.45% convenience fee.