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Ramsey County, Minnesota public records

In Ramsey County, deeds are recorded by the Ramsey County Recorder and Registrar of Titles; property values come from the Ramsey County Assessor; court files are kept by the Ramsey County District Court, Second Judicial District, District Court Records Center.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Ramsey County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsRamsey County Recorder and Registrar of Titles3Search deeds2$1.00 per page plain; plats and CICs $10.00 total plain3
Property values and ownersRamsey County Assessor4Property search5—
Property tax billsRamsey County Property Tax, Records & Election Services6Tax bill search5—
Court casesRamsey County District Court, Second Judicial District, District Court Records Center7Ramsey County District Court, Second Judicial District8Certified copy of any instrument from a civil or criminal proceeding, $14; uncertified copy or viewing free9
Marriage recordsRamsey County Vital Records Office11—$10 per copy10
Divorce recordsRamsey County District Court, Second Judicial District, District Court Records Center7—Certified copy fee: Generally $14 per document; uncertified free12
Birth certificatesRamsey County Vital Records Office11—Certified $26 first copy, $19 each additional copy of the same record; noncertified $13 per copy11
Death certificatesRamsey County Vital Records Office11—Certified $13 for one copy, $6 each additional copy of same record; noncertified $13 per copy13
Probate and willsRamsey County District Court, Second Judicial District, District Court Records Center7——
Business names (DBA)Assumed names are filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State, not the county14——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Ramsey County are recorded by the Ramsey County Recorder and Registrar of Titles (Recorder's Office).3

Cost
Account2
Who runs it
RecordEASE (county product)2
Years online
Abstract images back to 1967; Torrens images back to 19132
In person
Property Records Resource Center workstations, Plato Building, 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.2
Copy fee
$1.00 per page plain; plats and CICs $10.00 total plain3
Certified copy fee
$10.00 total; plats and CICs $15.00 total certified3
Recording fee
Abstract Document or Torrens Memorial: $463
How to order
In person or by mail; fees paid in advance; copies returned by email or U.S. mail. Give document name and number, legal description, approximate filing date, grantor/grantee and certificate of title number if any.3
Fraud alerts
Property Watch: free email when a document is recorded under your Property ID: propertyrecords.co.ramsey.mn.us/pw3
Fee conflict
The fee list says a Well Disclosure Certificate is $54; the FAQ says $50. Confirm with the office.3

How deeds work in Minnesota

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Ramsey County Assessor sets property values4; the Ramsey County Property Tax, Records & Election Services (Property Tax Services) bills and collects the tax6.

Appealing a value
Call the Assessor first at 651-266-2131, then the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. Prior-year values go to the Minnesota Tax Court by April 30 of the year the taxes are payable.15

How property tax works in Minnesota

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Ramsey County District Court, Second Judicial District (Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse)Civil Division: conciliation, housing, probate, civil commitment. Criminal Division: criminal, criminal records, suburban court, violations bureau. Juvenile and Family Court: domestic abuse/harassment, family, juvenile.16Ramsey County District Court, Second Judicial District (Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse), District Court Records Centerpublicaccess.courts.state.mn.us Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)8
Fees
Certified copy of any instrument from a civil or criminal proceeding, $14; uncertified copy or viewing free9

Criminal records and background checks

Court case
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us8
Bookings
Jail booking reports and active warrants are searchable on the Sheriff's site.17
Statewide
Minnesota Public Criminal History Search chs.state.mn.us (BCA)18

How Minnesota courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Ramsey County Vital Records Office.11

Records
Ramsey County marriage records from approximately 1850 to present10
Copy fee
$10 per copy10
Marriage license fee
$125; reduced $50 after 12 hours of premarital counseling19
How to order
Records by mail or in person; licenses in person only10

Minnesota marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

District Court Records Center, Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse20

Certified copy fee
Generally $14 per document; uncertified free12

Minnesota divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Ramsey County Vital Records Office.11

Coverage
Ramsey County approximately 1870 to present; certified for all Minnesota counties 1935 to present; noncertified for all counties 2000 to present11
Who may order
Certified: tangible interest required, and non-public records may still be refused. Noncertified: no tangible interest.11
Fee
Certified $26 first copy, $19 each additional copy of the same record; noncertified $13 per copy11
How to order
By mail or in person; historical records are searched by hand and not processed the same day11

Ordering a Minnesota birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Ramsey County Vital Records Office.11

Coverage
Ramsey County approximately 1870 to present; all Minnesota counties 1997 to present13
Who may order
Certified: tangible interest required. Noncertified: no tangible interest.13
Fee
Certified $13 for one copy, $6 each additional copy of same record; noncertified $13 per copy13
How to order
By mail or in person13

Ordering a Minnesota death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by: Probate Court, in the Civil Division of Ramsey County District Court16

Online
MCRO: all probate, guardianship and trust documents filed on or after July 1, 20158

Finding a will or probate case in Minnesota

Business names (DBA)

Assumed names are filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State, not the county.14

Voter records

Kept by the Ramsey County Elections.6

Public or restricted
The voter list is restricted to registered Minnesota voters for election, political or law enforcement use.21
Inspection
County auditors must make the list available for public inspection without cost, on ID and a written statement.22

Historical records

Land images
Torrens images back to 1913; Abstract back to 19672
Vital manual
Historical vital records are not digitized and need a manual staff search.11
Court files
State Archives at the Minnesota Historical Society preserves Ramsey County civil case files for 1858-1902 (file nos. 1-78,050) and pre-1953 criminal files.23
State archives
Minnesota Historical Society holds the State Archives, including vital records; no certified copies.24

Good to know about Ramsey County records

  • Two land systems run side by side: Abstract (County Recorder) and Torrens (Registrar of Titles), with an Examiner of Titles appointed by district court judges.25
  • Documents on both registered and unregistered land need both Abstract recording and Torrens registration.26
  • Recording backlog is published weekly; on Oct. 10, 2026 the office showed Sept. 25, 2026 for review, index and mail dates.27
  • Racial covenants: the county joined Just Deeds in June 2022; residents pay no filing fee to discharge a covenant.26
  • Established October 27, 1849; Minnesota's smallest and most densely populated county.28
  • Ramsey civil case files 1858-1902 and pre-1953 criminal files are at the State Archives, not the courthouse records office.23
  • Certificates of Title are free to the fee owner.3
  • Vital Records can issue certified Minnesota birth records from any county, 1935 to present.11

Office addresses, phones and hours

Ramsey County Recorder and Registrar of Titles (Recorder's Office)

Address
90 Plato Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 551073
Mail
Ramsey County Recorder’s Office, PO Box 64099, Saint Paul, MN 55164-0099 (for recording); Ramsey County Recorder/Registrar of Titles, 90 West Plato Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55107 (for copy requests)3
Hours
Property Records Resource Center 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.2

Ramsey County Assessor

Address
Plato Building, 90 Plato Blvd. West, Saint Paul, MN 5510729

Ramsey County Property Tax, Records & Election Services (Property Tax Services)

Address
Plato Building, 90 Plato Blvd. West, Saint Paul30
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.30

Ramsey County District Court, Second Judicial District (Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse), District Court Records Center

Address
15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 72, Saint Paul, MN 55102-168220
Mail
15 W Kellogg Blvd Room #72, St Paul, MN 55102 (copy requests)23
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (court business hours)31

Ramsey County Vital Records Office

Address
Plato Building, 90 Plato Blvd. West, Saint Paul, MN 5510711
Mail
Vital Records (Marriage Records), 90 Plato Blvd West, Saint Paul, MN 55107 for marriage records; each record type has its own mail section10
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.11

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

Ramsey County Elections

MapRamsey interactive property map

Records that are not online: public records requests

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Ramsey County?

The Ramsey County Recorder and Registrar of Titles (Recorder's Office) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person or by mail; fees paid in advance; copies returned by email or U.S. mail. Give document name and number, legal description, approximate filing date, grantor/grantee and certificate of title number if any. Plain copies: $1.00 per page plain; plats and CICs $10.00 total plain. Certified copies: $10.00 total; plats and CICs $15.00 total certified.3

How much is a birth certificate in Ramsey County?

Certified $26 first copy, $19 each additional copy of the same record; noncertified $13 per copy.11

Where do I get a divorce decree in Ramsey County?

District Court Records Center, Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse.20

How much does a marriage license cost in Ramsey County?

$125; reduced $50 after 12 hours of premarital counseling.19

How do I look up who owns a property in Ramsey County?

Use the property search of the Ramsey County Assessor: beacon.schneidercorp.com/application.aspx5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Ramsey County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Minnesota with a full guide: Anoka County, Carver County, Dakota County, Hennepin County, Olmsted County, Washington County, Wright County. Every county in the state: Minnesota county list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 33 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Ramsey County
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  5. Property & Home | Ramsey County, MinnesotaRamsey County
  6. Property Tax, Records & Election Services | Ramsey County, MinnesotaRamsey County
  7. Ramsey County District CourtMinnesota Judicial Branch, Ramsey County District Court
  8. Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)Minnesota Judicial Branch
  9. Minn. Stat. 357.021 Court administrator feesMinnesota Revisor of Statutes
  10. Ramsey County
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  12. Copy RequestsMinnesota Judicial Branch
  13. Ramsey County
  14. Minn. Stat. 333.01 Commercial assumed namesMinnesota Revisor of Statutes
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  16. Court Divisions - Ramsey County District CourtMinnesota Judicial Branch, Ramsey County District Court
  17. Ramsey County
  18. Background checks: PublicMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
  19. Ramsey County
  20. Divorce Records | Ramsey County, MinnesotaRamsey County
  21. Registered Voter List RequestsMinnesota Secretary of State
  22. Minn. Stat. 201.091 Registration listsMinnesota Revisor of Statutes
  23. Court Records - Ramsey County District CourtMinnesota Judicial Branch, Ramsey County District Court
  24. Vital Records: OverviewMinnesota Historical Society Library
  25. Examiner of Titles | Ramsey County, MinnesotaRamsey County
  26. Recorder's Office Frequently Asked Questions | Ramsey County, MinnesotaRamsey County
  27. Document Posting Dates | Ramsey County, MinnesotaRamsey County
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  31. Locations & Hours - Ramsey County District CourtMinnesota Judicial Branch, Ramsey County District Court
  32. Ramsey County
  33. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau