Option 1: Apply in Person

 

Complete and print the Death 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 Death 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

Print and complete Death 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 death records are available for a fee of $13 for the first copy and $6 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.