How to Search Freeborn County Records (Start Here)
Minnesota uses the County Assessor for property assessments — not a separate Assessor.
- Court records: Court Administrator. Use Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- Property values: County Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Auditor-Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: Court Administrator or local licensing agent.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
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Freeborn County
Official government website of Freeborn County, Minnesota.
co.freeborn.mn.us
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Albert Lea
City of Albert Lea, county seat of Freeborn County.
cityofalbertlea.org
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Property | Assessor
Freeborn County, Minnesota Assessor's property records.
co.freeborn.mn.us
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Freeborn County | Assessor
Property record search online from the Freeborn County Assessor.
co.freeborn.mn.us
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Board of Commissioners | Freeborn County, MN - Official Website
co.freeborn.mn.us
Start with the database that matches your record type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Freeborn County? ▼
Go to the Court Administrator for court records in Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn County.
Are Freeborn County records available online? ▼
Online access in Freeborn County is limited. We list 1 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Does Freeborn 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 Freeborn County? ▼
For court records, yes — Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Freeborn County. For property and land records, you still need the County Recorder in Freeborn County directly.
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