How to Search Stearns 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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Crime | Open Cases
Benton, Stearns and Sherburne County crime files open cases.
tricountycrimestoppers.org
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Saint Augusta
City of Saint Augusta in Stearns County.
staugustamn.gov
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Saint Cloud
City of Saint Cloud, county seat of Stearns County, and located in Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties.
ci.stcloud.mn.us
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Stearns County
Stearns County, Minnesota official website.
stearnscountymn.gov
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Richmond
City of Richmond in Stearns County. Motto: "On the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes."
ci.richmond.mn.us
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Stearns County, MN - Official Website
Public records resource for Stearns County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
stearnscountymn.gov
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Stearns County? ▼
Go to the Court Administrator for court records in Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County.
Are Stearns County records available online? ▼
Online access in Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County? ▼
For court records, yes — Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Stearns County. For property and land records, you still need the County Recorder in Stearns County directly.
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