Anoka County — northern Twin Cities suburbs. MCRO (publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us) for statewide court search. County property information at anokacounty.us.
Anoka County, Minnesota (Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible) home page, government departments, services, payments, maps, events, newsletter, Board Agendas and Minutes.
These are the official sources. Pick the one that matches what you need.
About Anoka County Public Records
Anoka County is located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and is the fourth most populous county in Minnesota. The county seat is Anoka. County offices include the County Recorder for deeds and property documents, the County Assessor for property valuations, and the District Court for criminal and civil cases. Anoka County provides online access to property records, court records, and tax information through their county website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Anoka County? ▼
Go to the Court Administrator for court records in Anoka County. For online case lookups, use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) — it covers Minnesota District Court (unified, 10 judicial districts) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Anoka County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Auditor-Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Anoka County? ▼
Minnesota handles vital records at the state level through Minnesota Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Court Administrator or local licensing agent in Anoka County.
Are Anoka County records available online? ▼
Online access in Anoka County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Does Anoka County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Minnesota, the County Assessor handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
Is there a statewide search that covers Anoka County? ▼
For court records, yes — Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Anoka County. For property and land records, you still need the County Recorder in Anoka County directly.
