Bricelyn, MN · Faribault County
Birth Certificate Request
This application lets eligible requesters ask the Faribault County Recorder for a Minnesota birth certificate by providing birth-record details, requester information, proof of eligibility, and payment.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this two-page application to request a certified Minnesota birth certificate from the Faribault County Recorder. It asks for information about the person named on the record, the requester’s relationship and eligibility, delivery and payment details, and a notarized signature. The form lists different eligibility rules for public and confidential records, and says fees are due with the application and are non-refundable.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a birth certificate from the Faribault County Recorder must complete the application and meet one of the listed eligibility requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notarial certificate for a signature signed or attested before the notary; the requester named on page one signs the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Birth Certificate Request form from the Faribault County website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the requested birth and requester details, select the eligibility category that applies, and provide payment information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the requester’s signature, as required by the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the notarial certificate.
- 5
Submit to the County
Send the completed application and payment to the Faribault County Recorder using the contact details on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bricelyn. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request a birth certificate with this form?
- Complete the birth-record and requester sections, mark the eligibility category that applies, sign before a notary, include the fee, and send the application to the Faribault County Recorder.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the requester must sign in front of a notary public. The signature must match the requester’s name on page one.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its notaries under Minn. Stat. §358.645. Check with the Faribault County Recorder before submitting a remotely notarized application; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who may receive a birth certificate?
- The form lists eligibility categories for public and confidential birth records, including certain relatives, the subject, legal representatives, and people with qualifying court orders. Check the applicable list before applying.