Information for County Vital Records Offices
- Local Issuance Home
- MR&C for County Vital Records Offices
- County Vital Records Office Forms
- Security Paper for County Vital Records Offices
- County Vital Records Office Reference Information
- Marriage Reporting
- Links for County Vital Records Offices
- Surcharge Reporting
- Training for Vital Records Professionals
Office of Vital Records
Security Paper for County Vital Records Offices
Northstar supplies Minnesota’s vital records paper
The Minnesota Department of Administration contracts with Northstar to manufacture Minnesota vital records paper. Northstar is doing business as AmeriTech Inc. and prints the paper at its Brooklyn Park, Minn. printing office.
Security Paper Information
How does my office place an order for security paper?
Order security paper online from AmeriTech Inc. at State of Minnesota Vital Record Order Form. After you place your order, Northstar will email a confirmation to your office and the Office of Vital Records.
If you need to set up an account with Northstar, email health.vitalrecordspaper@state.mn.us for information.
What if there is a problem with the paper order?
Contact Northstar directly if your office has problems with your paper order or delivery. Then, notify the Office of Vital Records via the Security Paper Problem and Resolution Report (PDF).
What if we have a problem with paper theft or fraud?
Contact the Office of Vital Records as soon as possible.
Statutory Authority:
Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.211-144.227 and Minnesota Rules, chapter 4601.