Bricelyn, MN · Faribault County
Death Certificate Request
This application requests a certified death certificate from the Faribault County Recorder and is completed by a requester who qualifies under the listed relationship categories.
- 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 death certificate from the Faribault County Recorder. It collects details about the deceased, requester information, the requester’s qualifying relationship, a signed certification, and payment choices. The form says the requester must sign before a notary public when ordering by mail or fax; it also provides mailing and email contact information for the Recorder.
Who needs it
A person seeking a certified death certificate who meets one of the listed relationship categories or has another qualifying basis should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The requester signs the certification before a notary; the form carries a “Signed or attested before me” jurat block for the notary’s signature and commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Death Certificate Request application from the Faribault County Recorder.
- 2
Fill In The Request
Provide details about the deceased, your requester information, qualifying relationship, and payment selection.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If ordering by mail or fax, arrange notarization for the requester’s signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the notarial block.
- 5
Submit The Application
Send the 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 submit the death certificate request?
- Complete the application, include payment, and send it to the Faribault County Recorder by mail or email. The form requires notarization when ordering by mail or fax.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes, if ordering by mail or fax. The form says to sign in front of a notary public and includes a “Signed or attested before me” block.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Minnesota law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form does not state whether the Recorder accepts an online-notarized application, so confirm with the Recorder.
- Who can request a certified death certificate?
- The form lists eligible relationships and other bases, including specified family members, personal representatives, successors, trustees, certain attorneys, and people with qualifying documentation.
- Where should I send the application?
- The form directs applicants to send the application and payment to the Faribault County Recorder at 415 North Main Street, PO Box 130, Blue Earth, MN 56013.