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.
Sherburne County, Minnesota, has about 103,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Sherburne 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, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Sherburne County
Who owns a parcel in Sherburne 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 co.sherburne.mn.us/640/Recorder (page title: Recorder | Sherburne County, MN), phone 763-765-4420, 13880, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Sherburne County
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Sherburne County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at co.sherburne.mn.us/179/Finding-Property-Information (page title: Finding Property Information | Sherburne County, MN), phone 763-765-4900, 13880, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Sherburne County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Sherburne County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Elk River: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at elkrivermn.gov/1841/Hours, phone 763.635.1000 (verified September 25, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Sherburne County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Sherburne County District Court, and the file is public unless sealed.
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 Sherburne County?
The County Recorder, at co.sherburne.mn.us/640/Recorder, phone 763-765-4420. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Sherburne County are filed there, and the County Assessor (co.sherburne.mn.us) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Sherburne County?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at co.sherburne.mn.us.
Where are evictions from Sherburne County filed?
In the Sherburne County District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
Is this the official Sherburne 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.