Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go to get birth certificates, medical records, immunization records, etc?
Where can I get medical care if I don't have insurance?
What happened to the WIC office and where can I get assistance if I have kids?
How do I get applications for medical assistance, MN Care and other alternative health plans if I don't have insurance?
Who do I call if I have questions regarding my landlord or tenant?
Who do I call about food complaints?
Who do I call about hazardous buildings, trash or problem properties?
Who do I call about TB testing?
Where can I get immunizations for foreign travel?
Who do I call regarding Rats, Rodents, Squirrels and Pigeons?

Where do I go to get birth certificates, medical records, immunization records, etc?

You can obtain birth certificates at the Hennepin County Government Center.
If the birth occurred in Hennepin County call (612) 348-8240.
If the birth did not occur in Hennepin County call (651) 201-5970.
You can obtain medical and immunization records at the clinic where you received services.
If you came to the City of Minneapolis Health Department for services before 1996, you can call (612) 673-2301.

Where can I get medical care if I don't have insurance?

If you don’t have health insurance you can call the Neighborhood Health Care Network at (651) 489-2273. This network is an alliance of community clinics in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for low income and uninsured people. They can help you find the nearest clinic to your home.