Where To Search For Public Records?

By Claire Dowell


The Freedom of Information Act is implemented by Minnesota. This means that the state of Minnesota public records is opened to the local residents. Residents then have the freedom to access or request it anytime they find it necessary.

The public documents of Minnesota are composed of several documents that the public can access. The birth certificate generated during birth is an example of the public document that residents can obtain. Other documents that can be obtained by the residents are marriage and divorce certificates as well as death certificates. Each of these documents has information about the event it was made for. Residents of Minnesota can also access or request for a copy of a criminal record. The document would show the crimes and charges that an individual who resides in Minnesota has committed.

Each public document is used in different occasions. Although, documents such as birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates are used in genealogy researches or updating the family tree, each document are has its unique function or use. Birth certificates are used primarily to prove one's identity. Government offices would also call for copies of other documents depending on the type of request made. Criminal records in the state of Minnesota are regularly being requested by the local residents when they conduct a background check.

Requesting for any of the public documents of the state would require the basic details of the file that is being obtained. One has to provide important information about the event in order to conduct the search. Also, the personal details of the one who filed the request have to be provided in order to proceed with the search. Certain fees have to be paid to proceed with the search but this may vary on the type of document requested as well as which county it is being requested. Most of the public documents are only released to the one whose name is on the file. The immediate family of the individual on the file is also given access to the files. Other people would have to perform a special request in order to access the files of other people.

Knowing where to request for a copy of the document can help hasten the search process. The office of the Department of Health under the Vital Records Section is responsible for keeping records of birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates. The Department of public Safety is where one can obtain a copy of a criminal record. The office of the local registrar in the county where the incident has been registered can also provide a copy of the document if it is not available at the state office. Mail requests can also be sent to the state office but the wait time can be longer than usual.

The public records government of Minnesota manages are now easily distributed to the local residents with the use of the Internet. Now, residents can request for any public document online. This made the search faster and convenient.




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