How to Search Scott County Records (Start Here)
Scott County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Scott 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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Scott County Court case records, judgment, and court calendar searches from the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) system.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Real estate land records, plats, and tax liens from the Scott County Recorder.
Recorded Documents | by Tract
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Find Scott County recorded documents by tract index.
Property & Tax Records
Maps
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Large array of GIS and static administrative, property, people & health, transportation, natural & physical, and elections maps from the Scott County GIS department.
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Property | Tax Records
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Scott County Property and Taxation Services Department property search.
Property | Tax Statements
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Scott County property tax statements and online tax payments.
Voters
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Online status search of your Scott County voter registration.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery & Burial Records
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Searchable index of 38 cemeteries in Scott County, including interment records, cemetery maps, birth and death dates, gravestone photographs.
Business, Voter & Other
Code
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Scott County code of ordinances listed alphabetically and numerically.
Plats & Liens
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Scott County search for plats, and for federal and state tax liens.
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The official Scott County, Minnesota government website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Scott County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Scott County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Scott 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 Scott County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Scott 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 Scott County records available online? ▼
Online access in Scott 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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