Parent allowed to request one free certified birth record per child.
This bill allows parents in Minnesota to request one free certified birth record for each of their children, starting on July 1, 2027. The change would remove the current fee for that first official copy while any additional certified records would still require payment. It applies to parents listed on a child's birth certificate and affects the state registrar and local offices that issue these documents. The legislation amends existing Minnesota statutes to specify this fee waiver without altering other birth record requirements.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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