Community Agencies that help with ID & Birth Certificate
St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministry is once again open for Minneapolis residents on:
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am in the lower level of the Basilica (first come, first served).
Basilica of St. Mary
Corner of Hennepin Ave. & 17th St.
612.317.3413
Vouchers given out Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:30-11AM. Must be Minneapolis resident.
On Fridays from 9-10:30AM, the Basilica gives the vouchers out at the Catholic Charities Opportunity Center, 740 E 17th St (17th & Chicago).
Services provided at this time are:
- Prayer/listening
- Bus cards for verifiable new jobs
- ID vouchers for state ID, driver’s license and birth certificates from any state
- Gas cards for licensed drivers
- Hygiene items
- Winter Wear
For help with rent - The Basilica provides an emergency rental assistance program with Align Minneapolis. To apply you must:
- Live in the city limits of Minneapolis
- Have been denied for assistance from Hennepin County
- Not need the help for 1st month rent and/or deposit
- Not be in a court-ordered eviction process or court-ordered payment plan
If you meet the above criteria, call the Align Minneapolis Rent Coordinator at 612.703.9978 for a phone interview.
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St. Stephen's assists individuals and families in obtaining their out-of-state U.S. birth certificates.
If you meet the following criteria, you can walk-in to St. Stephen's Human Services (2309 Nicollet Ave) Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm for assistance applying for a birth certificate:
- You are applying for an out-of-state (not MN) U.S. birth certificate,
- You have state ID, and
- You do not need help paying the fees.
If you are applying for a MN certificate, need help paying the fees, or do not have state ID, keep reading.
Where can St. Stephen’s get a birth certificate from?
United States Only. If you need international resources, contact Mike at 612-870-2283 for referrals. If you need a Minnesota birth certificate, it is best to go to a Hennepin County Service Center to obtain with your MN ID. They print it right on the spot!
How long does it take to get my birth certificate?
It depends on the state. Contact Mike for more information.
What if I don’t have my state ID?
If you do not have your MN ID and it has been less than 5 years, you could get this renewed at a Hennepin County Service Center. If that is not the case, you can go to a Hennepin County Service Center with someone who does have an ID who has known you 2 years. If you do not have a state ID from a different state, call Mike at 612-874-0311 to discuss your options.
How do I pay for my MN or out of state birth certificate and/or MN ID card?
Birth certificate fees can range from $5-50 depending on the state. Some local resources that can assist:
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Sharing & Caring Hands/"Mary Jo's"
525 N 7th St
612.338.4640
Assists with ID and birth certificate fees Monday through Thursday, generally from 10AM-3PM (but not over the lunch hour).
If you are applying for your birth certificate with St. Stephen's, go to Sharing & Caring Hands or the Basilica first, then bring the voucher or check with you to St. Stephen's.
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