How to Search Clearwater County Records (Start Here)
Clearwater County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Clearwater County Assessor's office for assessed value, tax class, and parcel details.
- Statewide criminal-record search availability varies by state. For Minnesota, contact the state police or bureau of investigation.
In Minnesota, property ownership and document history may be split across the county recorder/clerk and the assessor. Search both if you need both records.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Clearwater County Court Records | Civil, Family, Probate
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Search the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) system for Clearwater County, Minnesota civil, family, and probate case records by case number, party name, or attorney.
Clearwater County Court Records | Criminal, Traffic, Petty
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Search the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) system for Clearwater County, Minnesota criminal felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, traffic, and petty misdemeanor case records by case number, defendant name, citation number, or attorney.
Clearwater County Judgments
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Search the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) system for Clearwater County, Minnesota judgments by first and last name or business name.
Jail & Inmate Records
Clearwater County Recorded Documents
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LandShark access to Clearwater County recorded documents, land records, and images. Subscription required.
Inmates | VineLink
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VineLink index of Clearwater County inmate records.
Property & Tax Records
Clearwater County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from Clearwater County, Minnesota to locate parcel information by parcel number, address or intersection and view interactive maps.
Clearwater County Property Tax
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Search the Clearwater County, Minnesota property tax records by address or parcel number.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Clearwater County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Clearwater County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Clearwater 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 Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Clearwater County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Clearwater County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Clearwater County records available online? ▼
Online access in Clearwater County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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