How to Search Ramsey 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.
- 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.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Ramsey County Court Records | Criminal, Traffic, Petty
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Search the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) system for Ramsey County, Minnesota criminal felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, traffic, and petty misdemeanor records by case number, defendant name, citation number, or attorney.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Ramsey County Most Wanted
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Browse this Ramsey, Minnesota Sheriff's database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
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
Ramsey County Property - Tax Forfeited Land
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Select "Past Auction Results" or "Parcels Available for Immediate Purchase" to view Tax Forfeited Land sold or still available in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Ramsey County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from Ramsey County, Minnesota to locate parcel information by parcel id or address and view interactive maps.
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
Ramsey County Ordinances
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Browse alphabetically for ordinances in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Ramsey County
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Official website for Ramsey County, Minnesota government.
Voters
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Search for the status of your Ramsey County voter registration.
Ramsey County Government
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Ramsey County, Minnesota government portal.
co.ramsey.mn.us
Minnesota Business Search
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Minnesota SOS business search.
mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Ramsey County Court Records | Criminal, Traffic, Petty
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search the Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) system for Ramsey County, Minnesota criminal felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, traffic, and petty misdemeanor records by case number, defendant name, citation number, or attorney.
Jail & Inmate Records
Ramsey County Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Browse this Ramsey, Minnesota Sheriff's database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
Ramsey County Property - Tax Forfeited Land
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Select "Past Auction Results" or "Parcels Available for Immediate Purchase" to view Tax Forfeited Land sold or still available in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Ramsey County Property & GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use this Geographic Information System from Ramsey County, Minnesota to locate parcel information by parcel id or address and view interactive maps.
Business, Voter & Other
Ramsey County Ordinances
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Browse alphabetically for ordinances in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Ramsey County
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Official Free
Official website for Ramsey County, Minnesota government.
Start your search with the databases listed here.
Property & Tax Records
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Ramsey County? ▼
Go to the Court Administrator for court records in Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey County.
Are Ramsey County records available online? ▼
Online access in Ramsey County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Does Ramsey 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 Ramsey County? ▼
For court records, yes — Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers Ramsey County. For property and land records, you still need the County Recorder in Ramsey County directly.
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