Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
Nicollet County, Minnesota, has about 34,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Nicollet County is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, directory links, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Nicollet County public records, Nicollet County arrest records, Nicollet County warrants, Nicollet County inmate search, Nicollet County criminal records, Minnesota arrest records and Minnesota inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Nicollet County
Who owns a parcel in Nicollet County and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Recorder, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at nicolletcountymn.gov/581/RecordEASE-Web (page title: RecordEASE Web | Nicollet County, MN), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Nicollet County
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Nicollet County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at nicolletcountymn.gov/130/Property-Assessment (page title: Property Assessment | Nicollet County, MN), phone 507-934-7062, 7062 Physical Address 501 S. Minnesota Ave. St. Peter, MN 56082, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Nicollet County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Nicollet County and Minnesota. These property pages from its Nicollet County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Property and Public Services (nicolletcountymn.gov)
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Nicollet County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Nicollet County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- North Mankato: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at northmankato.com, phone 507-625-4141 (verified September 25, 2026).
- St. Peter: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at saintpetermn.gov/city-council, phone (507)246-6858 (verified September 25, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Nicollet County
Court cases about land from Nicollet County, evictions among them, are filed in the Nicollet County District Court.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act a county office must answer a request promptly, within a reasonable time, and it may charge copying, and staff time for requests over 100 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Nicollet County?
The County Recorder, at nicolletcountymn.gov/581/RecordEASE-Web. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Nicollet County are filed there, and the County Assessor (nicolletcountymn.gov/130/Property-Assessment) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Nicollet County?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at nicolletcountymn.gov/130/Property-Assessment.
Where are evictions from Nicollet County filed?
In the Nicollet County District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
Is this the official Nicollet County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.