How to Search Hennepin County Records (Start Here)
Hennepin County (Minneapolis) uses Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) for statewide case search. Property records are centralized at the county level.
- publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us — MCRO covers all Minnesota district courts including Hennepin. Search by name, case number, or hearing date.
- Property information: hennepincounty.gov/services/property — centralized county property search for assessment values, tax payment history, and property details.
- Property tax lookup: Also at www16.co.hennepin.mn.us/pins for address-based PIN search.
- Hennepin County District Court: 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis. Phone: 612-348-6000.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | Records, Judgments, Calendar
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Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) system for Hennepin County civil, criminal, traffic, family, probate, housing, juvenile, Examiner of Titles, and probate mental health case records, court calendar, and judgment search.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
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Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry
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Statewide Minnesota registry.
por.state.mn.us
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax & Assessment
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Hennepin County property assessment and tax records online.
Recorded Documents
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Information from the Hennepin County Real Estate Service on how to search recorded documents and obtain document copies.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Tickets & Citations
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Find and pay or contest your Hennepin County or any other Minnesota ticket of citation online.
Phone Directory
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Hennepin County Government phone directory for departments and services.
Campaign Financing
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Hennepin County campaign finance and registration reports.
Road Construction
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If it's not winter, then it must be road repair season in Hennepin County. Use this service to search for Hennepin County road construction projects.
Minnesota Business Search
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Minnesota SOS business search.
mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court | Records, Judgments, Calendar
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) system for Hennepin County civil, criminal, traffic, family, probate, housing, juvenile, Examiner of Titles, and probate mental health case records, court calendar, and judgment search.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax & Assessment
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Hennepin County property assessment and tax records online.
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Information from the Hennepin County Real Estate Service on how to search recorded documents and obtain document copies.
Business, Voter & Other
Tickets & Citations
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Find and pay or contest your Hennepin County or any other Minnesota ticket of citation online.
Phone Directory
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Hennepin County Government phone directory for departments and services.
Campaign Financing
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Hennepin County campaign finance and registration reports.
Road Construction
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
If it's not winter, then it must be road repair season in Hennepin County. Use this service to search for Hennepin County road construction projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Hennepin County? ▼
Go to the Court Administrator for court records in Hennepin 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 Hennepin 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 Hennepin 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 Hennepin County.
Are Hennepin County records available online? ▼
Hennepin County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Hennepin 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.
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