How to Search Benton County, Minnesota Records (Start Here)
Benton County, Minnesota — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Warrants
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Outstanding warrants issued by the Sheriff's Department.
Court Records & Calendar
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Benton County criminal, civil, probate, family, traffic, and petty case records, court calendar, and judgments.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessments & GIS
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Benton County property, assessment, and tax search, sales comparables, and GIS map search.
Recorded Documents
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Subscription service from Landshark offering fee-based access to recorded documents / land records.
Vital Records
Marriages
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Minnesota marriage database. Find records in Benton County or statewide.
Business, Voter & Other
Benton County Home Page
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Benton County, Minnesota government website, department directory, services, forms, documents, jobs, directions, maps.
Crime | Open Cases
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Benton, Stearns and Sherburne County crime files open cases.
Felony Convictions
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Felony conviction files from the office of the County Attorney.
Plats
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Recorder plat records by plat name or choose from a list of scanned plats.
Phone Directory
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County department and related government services phone directory.
Daycare Locator
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Enter an address to find daycare service in your area.
Maps
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County maps, including snowmobile trails, zoning, districts, roads, and parks.
Agendas & Minutes
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County Board of Commissioners meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Code of Ordinances
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Board of Commissioners established county ordinances, with corresponding department and file date information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Benton County? ▼
Go to the Court Administrator for court records in Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton County.
Are Benton County records available online? ▼
Benton County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and jail and inmate records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Benton 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 Benton County? ▼
For court records, yes — Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Benton County. For property and land records, you still need the County Recorder in Benton County directly.
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