Rice County Recorder

320 Northwest Third Street Suite 10

City of Faribault

County of Rice

State of Minnesota

Local Office

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

Rice County Recorder Map

Direction Walk-in 507-332-6114

About Rice 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

Rice County Recorder Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$26

Death Certificate State Fee$13

Rice County Recorder FAQs

You can anticipate the process from the time you apply for your copy of a Minnesota birth certificate to take between 2 and 4 working weeks.
By including all the required documentation, such as government or state-issued photo identification, you can avoid drawn-out processing times.
Using our online Vital Records office database helps you find your nearest office, which avoids wasting time searching for where your application must be submitted.
Paying the processing fee is an obligatory part of completing your birth certificate application in Minnesota.
For the initial copy of a certificate that you order, you must pay 26 dollars.
For any additional copy, you will need to pay an extra 19 dollars.
Without providing the payment and ensuring the correct amount, you will be subject to delays or cancellation of your birth record request.
Personal checks or money orders must be made payable to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Unlike in many other states, Minnesota does not require a photocopy of a form of photo identification.
Instead of providing a photo ID, you must prove your identity by having your birth certificate application notarized. The sworn letter will be considered adequate proof of your identity.
In Minnesota, it is essential to go to a notary public and have your application notarized by a notary public before submitting the request.