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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Fillmore County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Minnesota state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Fillmore County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Fillmore County, Minnesota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
21,502
Population
Census estimate
8,460
Households
Census estimate
$73,234
Median income
Annual household
$196,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Preston
County seat
In Minnesota
Fillmore County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
11 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Fillmore County Records at a Glance

Record typeFillmore County verified sources
Court recordsRecorder - Fillmore County, MN
Access Case Records
Criminal recordsInmates — Vinelink
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Fillmore County state portal below
Property recordsBeacon - Fillmore County, MN - Section Corner Search
Highway Right-of-Way Maps - Fillmore County, MN
Vital recordsMinnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS®
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Fillmore County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Fillmore County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Fillmore County state portal below
Fillmore County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records3Criminal records1Wants & warrants0Property records11Vital records1Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Fillmore County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Fillmore County Records

2026
Fillmore County official government portal active
The official Fillmore County government website at www.co.fillmore.mn.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Fillmore County court records portal verified
State court system links for Fillmore County verified against the Minnesota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Fillmore County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Fillmore County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Fillmore County property records online
Fillmore County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Fillmore County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Fillmore County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Fillmore County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Minnesota statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Minnesota state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Fillmore County Records

❌ Myth: "Fillmore County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Fillmore County are held by the Minnesota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Fillmore County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Fillmore County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Minnesota state repository has verified, current Fillmore County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Fillmore County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Fillmore County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Fillmore County & Minnesota Records

For records not specific to Fillmore County, use Minnesota's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Minnesota statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Minnesota: Douglas · Faribault · Freeborn · Goodhue · Grant

About Fillmore County, Minnesota

Fillmore County is located in southeastern Minnesota. The county seat is Preston (official site: http://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/).

  • Population: 21,502
  • Households: 8,460
  • Median household income: $73,234
  • Median home value: $196,200
  • Below poverty line: 8.7%
  • Land area: 861.3 sq mi
  • Population density: 25.0 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 7
  • NCES schools indexed: 15
PR
Beacon - Fillmore County, MN - Section Corner Search
Official Free
Online access to maps, real estate data, tax information, and appraisal data.
PR
Highway Right-of-Way Maps - Fillmore County, MN
Official Free
MNDOT R/W Maps, Plats and Railroad Maps Minnesota State Highway Right-of Way maps and Right of Way Plats can be viewed or downloaded from their website. Also, available on their website are the Railroad Right-of-Way Maps. Their website can be access at the following website: Fillmore County
Counties | iDoc
Official Free
Please take this one-time survey indicating which Counties you would like to be available and, if known, include your estimated prints and views. Colorado · Conejos Prints: Views: Kansas · Clark Prints: Views: Comanche Prints: Views: Greenwood Prints: Views: Jewell Prints: Views: Thomas Prints: Views: Minnesota ·
GIS - Fillmore County, MN
Official Free
GIS Interactive Maps and Land and Schneider Geospacial, the GIS (Geographic Information Systems) contracted service, work closely together to provide a variety of services. The objective of the GIS office is to develop, implement, and maintain a GIS database for the county departments, local government agencies, private companies, and the general public
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Recorder - Fillmore County, MN
Official Free
Online Plat Map Search: Online Plat Search ***If you are interested in purchasing a Plat Book, please contact SWCD at 507-887-0240. Address: 912 Houston Street NW, Suite #3 Preston, Minnesota 55965
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Access Case Records
Official Free
Each Minnesota district courthouse offers electronic access to statewide public case records through public access terminals. Each district courthouse also offers in-person counter access to locally-stored, public case records in paper form.
CT
Case Search - Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)
Official Free
Case records are displayed for all Minnesota district (trial) courts. The information available on MCRO is limited to case, hearing, and monetary judgment search results; case record information; Registers of Actions; monetary judgment details; and documents for publicly accessible district court case records that may also be available online, as defined by Rule 8, subd.
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Inmates — Vinelink
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
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Current Inmate Jail Roster - Fillmore County, MN
Official Free
The Fillmore County Adult Detention Center houses detainees . The in-custody list shows who is in jail (arrests) on any given day. The following list of inmates is updated daily; however, the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office cannot represent ...
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Minnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS®
Official Free
Apply for MN Marriage License or Minnesota Marriage Certificate Search
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Minnesota Vital Records and Certificates - MN Dept. of Health
Official Free
If the birth or death did not occur in Minnesota, see Where to Write for Vital Records on the CDC website. For fastest service, request your records in person at a county vital records office - find one near you using the Directory of County Offices. Most of the time, you can receive your order ...
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Register to Vote or Update Your Registration - MNVotes
Official Free
This form is for eligible Minnesota residents to register to vote. Learn about your eligibility to vote · If you are a participant in Minnesota's Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program, do not use this form. Contact Safe at Home at 1-866-723-3035
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Cemeteries & Burials
Official Free
Please remember, as of December 2014, an Online Account is required to process all online filings. An Online Account will give you the ability to complete filings and orders for Business, UCC, Tax Liens and CNS online · In order to create an Online Account, you will need an email address and ...
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Business Filings - Minnesota Secretary Of State
Business, Voter & Other

Minnesota SOS business search.

mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us
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Highway Employees - Fillmore County, MN
Official Free
Preston Engineering Office Ron Gregg, County Engineer rgregg@co.fillmore.mn.us Brent Kohn, Maintenance Supervisor bkohn@co.fillmore.mn.us Jarad Carolan, County Assistant Surveyor jcarolan@co.fillmore.mn.us Jeff Dyreson, Traffic Sign Technician jdyreson@co.fillmore.mn.us Pam Schroeder, Highway/Airport Office Manager pschroeder@co.fillmore.mn.us Trista Ruen, Accounting Technician truen@co.fillmore.mn.us Darrell Schmitt, Engineering Supervisor dschmitt@co.fillmore.mn.us Josh Lensing, Engineer in Training jlensing@co.fillmore.mn.us Tom Scheevel, Sr.
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Ordinances - Fillmore County, MN
Official Free
Emergency Management Ordinance · Fillmore County Rural Addressing Ordinance · Fillmore County Cleanup of Clandestine Drug Lab Sites · Greenleafton Subordinate Service District Ordinance · Park Ordinance · ATV Ordinance · THC Ordinance ...
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FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 13, 2025
Official Free
It is expected that there will be corrections, additions, and/or omissions before the final minutes are · reviewed and officially approved by the County Board. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Board of County Commissioners of Fillmore County, Minnesota met in a special session this 6th day of May 2025, at
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Plat Maps
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County court cases are searchable through the Access Case Records portal: https://mncourts.gov/access-case-records. Minnesota also operates a state-level case lookup through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Minnesota?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Minnesota record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Minnesota law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Minnesota criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Minnesota's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.