How to Search Winona County Records (Start Here)
In Minnesota, the County Assessor handles property assessments — there is no separate Assessor office.
- Court records: Court Administrator. Search online through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Recorder.
- Property values: County Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Auditor-Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: Court Administrator or local licensing agent.
Online access is limited for Winona County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
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La Crescent
City of La Crescent in Houston and Winona counties. Nickname: "Apple Capital of Minnesota."
cityoflacrescent-mn.gov
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Rollingstone
City of Rollingstone in Winona County. Motto: "Nature's Showplace."
rollingstonemn.org
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Goodview
City of Goodview in Winona County. Motto: "A Great Place to Live."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Winona County? ▼
Go to the Court Administrator for court records in Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona 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 Winona County.
Are Winona County records available online? ▼
Most records in Winona County are not available online. Contact the county offices directly. Check the Minnesota state page for statewide search tools that may include Winona County.
Does Winona 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 Winona County? ▼
For court records, yes — Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Winona County. For property and land records, you still need the County Recorder in Winona County directly.
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