How to Search Dakota County, Minnesota Records (Start Here)
Dakota County, Minnesota — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Court cases: Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Select a database below to begin your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Union County Warrants
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Click on View List for a pdf file of active warrants issued by the Union County, South Dakota Sheriff's Office.
Business, Voter & Other
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South Dakota
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Title 22 of the South Dakota codified laws: Crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Dakota County? ▼
Go to the Court Administrator for court records in Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota County.
Are Dakota County records available online? ▼
Dakota County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Dakota 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.
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