How to Search Pennington County Records (Start Here)
Pennington County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Pennington 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
Court Records
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Minnesota Trial Court Public Access. Search the court calendar, find judgments or query case records, including Pennington County civil, family court, probate, criminal, traffic, and petty misdemeanor case records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Pennington County Sheriff Office fugitives listed as most wanted.
Recorded Documents
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Pennington County Recorder recorded document (mortgages, deeds, etc.) search.
Recorded Documents & Images
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Recorder of Pennington County recorded documents and filed images filed since 1/1/1989. Requires a pass or subscription.
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
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Pennington County interactive GIS property search.
Property | Tax
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Pennington County property and tax records by parcel, name, or address.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery & Burial Records
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Pennington County cemetery, interment records, dates, and photographs.
Business, Voter & Other
Pennington County
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Official website for Pennington County, Minnesota government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Pennington County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Pennington County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Pennington 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 Pennington County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Pennington 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 Pennington County records available online? ▼
Online access in Pennington 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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