Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
Faribault, Minnesota, in Rice County, has about 25,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Faribault is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Faribault
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Faribault are recorded by the County Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at ricecountymn.gov/300/Recorders-Office (page title: Recorder's Office | Rice County, MN), phone 507-334-5534, 320 Third St. NW Faribault, MN 55021, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Faribault
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Faribault is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at ricecountymn.gov/149/Assessors-Office (page title: Assessor's Office | Rice County, MN), phone 507-332-6102, 320 Third St. NW Faribault, MN 55021, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Faribault
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Faribault, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at faribaultmn.gov/142/Contact (page title: Contact. | Faribault, MN), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Faribault
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Rice County District Court, and the file is public unless sealed.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act a county office must answer a request promptly, within a reasonable time, and it may charge copying, and staff time for requests over 100 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Faribault?
The County Recorder, at ricecountymn.gov/300/Recorders-Office, phone 507-334-5534. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Faribault are filed there, and the County Assessor (ricecountymn.gov/149/Assessors-Office) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Faribault?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at ricecountymn.gov/149/Assessors-Office.
Where are evictions from Faribault filed?
In the Rice County District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
Is this the official Faribault website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.