Lincoln County Recorder

319 North Rebecca Street
City of Ivanhoe
County of Lincoln
State of Minnesota
507-694-1360

Local Office

The Lincoln County Recorder's Office issues certified copies of Lincoln birth certificates, Lincoln death certificates and Lincoln marriage records for events that occurred in Lincoln, Minnesota. You may order copies of Lincoln vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Minnesota state page for a full list of available offices.

About Lincoln County Recorder

Minnesota is located in the upper Midwestern region of the United States. It officially became a U.S. state on May 11, 1858. The state is known for its natural surroundings; around 1 third of the area is covered by forests, and it is often nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”.

The population of Minnesota was last recorded in 2020 as 5,706,494, marking it as the 22nd most populous in the country. The state is the 12th largest by size, after Michigan.

Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, while the largest city is Minneapolis. Together, the 2  cities are known as the “Twin Cities” with a population of around 3.7 million—over 60% of Minnesota’s total population.

The Minnesota Department of Health in Saint Paul has birth records since 1900 and death records since 1908. The office does not hold marriage or divorce certificates.

Opening Hours

Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Lincoln County Recorder Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$26
Death Certificate State Fee$13

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