• 1905 Minnesota Census record showing the names of residents on the left column and their data to the right.
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Minnesota State Census Records Request

Minnesota State Census Records Request

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Use this service to request a printout of a Minnesota State Census record that is notarized by library staff, stamped with the Minnesota State Archives citation stamp, and mailed to you.

DO NOT ORDER FOR RESEARCH OR GENEALOGY PURPOSES. Minnesota State Census Records are available free of charge from Minnesota People Records Search

The first Minnesota Territorial Census was taken in 1849, and was taken again in 1850, 1853, 1855, and 1857. After statehood was granted in 1858, the Minnesota State Census was taken every 10 years, in years that ended with a 5: 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895, and 1905. 1905 was the last year of the Minnesota State Census.

To order follow these steps:

  • Use Minnesota People Records Search to find the MN Census Record that you would like to have stamped and mailed to you.
  • Fill out this order form and provide us the name of the individual you would like, the certificate ID number, and the record URL from Minnesota People Records  Search. 

Staff will use the information you provide and mail you (via the United States Postal Service) the Minnesota Census Record stamped on the back with the Minnesota State Archives citation stamp. Citation includes the census year, county, and village/city/township.

The Minnesota Historical Society cannot certify records. More information can be found in our Records for Official Purposes FAQ.

About this service
This service is for ordering prints of Minnesota State Census records that are notarized by library staff and stamped with the Minnesota State Archives citation stamp.

Please only order this service for official legal uses, including dual citizenship applications, real ID, active court cases, benefits claims, etc. Minnesota Census records can be viewed and downloaded free of charge from Minnesota People Records Search.

About these records
The first Minnesota Territorial Census was taken in 1849, and was taken again in 1850, 1853, 1855, and 1857. After statehood was granted in 1858, the Minnesota State Census was taken every 10 years, in years that ended with a 5: 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895, and 1905.  1905 was the last year of the Minnesota State Census.

To order a notarized, stamped, and mailed Minnesota State Census document follow these steps:

  • Use Minnesota People Records Search to find the MN Census Record that you would like to have notarized, stamped, and mailed to you.
  • Fill out this order form and provide us the name of the individual you would like, the certificate ID number, and the record URL from Minnesota People Records  Search. 

Staff will use the information you provide and mail you (via the United States Postal Service) the Minnesota Census Record stamped on the back with the Minnesota State Archives citation stamp. Citation includes the census year, county, and village/city/township.

MNHS is not a government agency and therefore cannot certify records. More information can be found in our Records for Official Purposes FAQ

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