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Grant County Recorder PO Box
1007, Elbow Lake MN 56531 |
| Scope of Operations | Document Standards and Recording Fees | View Real Estate Documents | Marriages | Passports | FREE-Property Fraud Alert | Notary Public | Military Discharge | Uniform Commercial Code | Misc Links | |
| Scope of Operations | The County Recorder is the custodian of all records pertaining to Real Estate, Uniform Commercial Code, Marriages, Notary Public Registration, Minister's Credentials, Military Discharge Records and other miscellaneous records. The Recorder's Office records and/or files numerous legal documents relating to Grant County daily. Most documents are public and may be viewed upon request. This office is also a Passport Agent for the U.S. Department of State. |
| Document Standards & Recording Fees | Click here for Document Standards to record a document in Minnesota and Abstract Filing fees. If you have questions regarding Torrens Fees, please contact our office. |
| View Real Estate Documents | All real estate documents are available for viewing at our office during regular office hours. Real Estate Professionals may visit the Tapestry Website for Grant County real estate documents that may be viewed online at any time for a fee. To find out more information about Tapestry, visit their Frequently Asked Questions. Not all documents are available online. Please check the Tapestry website to see what time periods are available for Grant County records. This office is working continually to index data, so check back often. Laredo Subscriptions are available for regular users of Grant County Real Estate Records. For information on subscription plan prices, please contact the Recorder. ** The information provided in the Laredo and Tapestry programs reflect information maintained by the Grant County Recorder's Office. The information is being provided online as a public service. Neither Grant County, nor any agency, officer, or employee of Grant County warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published on this Web Site, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, product or services linked from this Web Site and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect, incomplete, or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from the Web Site does so at his or her own risk. The General Disclaimer applicable to the Grant County Web Site is also applicable to and in addition to the Recorder's Disclaimer. |
| Marriages | How to search marriage records: The Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS) is currently working on compiling an index of Minnesota Marriages. Be sure to check the County index Dates to see what information is available for each county. Click here to visit the MOMS website. Grant County marriage information is indexed from 1869 through the present. How to request a Certified Copy of your Marriage: You must contact the county in which you applied for the license, not the county in which the ceremony was performed. Visit the MOMS site if you are unsure of which county your certificate is filed. You may request a certificate online or contact our office for a certificate located in Grant County. A certified copy of a Marriage Certificate is $9.00. How to Apply for a Marriage License: The Bride and Groom apply in person and present a valid ID. There is a five day waiting period after you apply for a license. The License is valid for 6 months. The ceremony must take place within the geographical boundaries of Minnesota. The license is $115, OR Reduced fee of $40 if an Educator's Statement is provided with the application. The Bride and Groom must be 18 years of age or older. If the Bride and Groom are 16-17 years of age, they must obtain the consent of the minor's legal custodial guardian and approval by a district judge. The five day waiting period begins the day after the fully completed application and fees are received. A couple may receive a waiver of the five day waiting period from a district judge. Please contact the Recorder's Office for forms and additional information. Questions on the application include: Name, Address, Social Security Number, Date and place of birth (State or Foreign Country). Was either party convicted of a felony for a crime committed on or after August 1, 2000? Is the couple related by blood or adoption? What will the Bride & Groom's names be after marriage? What will the address be after marriage? If one or both of the applicants have had a previous marriage, the following information will be required: Number of previous marriages. How last marriage was terminated (death, divorce, annulment). Date of Termination. Where Terminated (county). Court Terminated (District, Circuit, etc.). Previous married name. |
| Passports | The
Recorder's office now provides Passport
Photo Services for applications and
renewals. Photos are $13.00 (incl.
tax). For information on what you need
when applying for a passport, click
here. You may also
visit the U.S.
Department of State website
for additional information. |
| Property Fraud Alert | ATTENTION!!
GRANT COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS: You can now be notified
when there is a document recorded in the Recorder's
Office with your name on it. The Grant
County Recorder provides a FREE on-line subscription
to Property Fraud Alert. This service notifies
the subscriber/property owner when a document is
recorded in the Grant County Recorder's Office
with their name on it. No personal information
is needed to subscribe for this service, just your
name and preferred method of contact (either by
email or phone). While Property Fraud Alert does
not prevent Fraud, it can provide early notification
so the appropriate action may be taken if it is
discovered fraudulent activity may have occurred.
Please visit the Property
Fraud Alert Frequently Asked Questions to
determine how to appropriately subscribe your name. CLICK
HERE to sign up for your free subscription.
You may also contact the Recorder's Office for
assistance with subscribing online. |
| Notary Public | Contact the Minnesota Secretary of State Office for a Notary Application. Once the Notary Application is approved and the Commission Certificate is received from the Secretary of State, you must file your commission certificate for it to become effective. This is done at the Recorder's Office of the county in which you reside. Signature and identification are required; therefore you will need to file your commission in person. The fee is $100 ($80 is forwarded to the state and $20 is retained by the Recorder's Office). Effective August 1st, 2010: The $80 fee for the state will be collected at the time of application by the Secretary of State. Therefore, the county filing fee will be reduced to $20 if you applied for your commission August 1st or after. For additional Notary Public Information, please visit the Secretary of State. You
can now renew your Notary Commission online.
Once you receive your re-commission, you must bring it to the Recorder's
Office (in your county of residence) to be filed. The fee for renewal
is $100. Effective
August 1st, 2010: The $80 fee for the state will be collected at
the time of application by the Secretary of State. Therefore, the
county filing fee will be reduced to $20 if you applied for your
commission August 1st or after. |
| Military Discharge | You should file your military discharge record (i.e.DD214) with the Recorder's Office. This data is considered private information and copies can only be requested by the discharged veteran, a person with tangible interest or by a Veteran Service Officer. There is no fee to record a discharge or for a certified copy. Jeff Gullickson is the Veteran Service Officer for Grant County residents. You may email or call his office at 218.685.4801 for an appointment or additional veteran service information. |
| Uniform Commercial Code | The
Secretary of State's Office is the central notification
system for liens that are filed in Minnesota relating
to the Uniform Commercial Code. Grant County is a
satellite office that accepts lien filings, amendments
and information requests for Minnesota filings. Please
contact the Recorder's office for any questions regarding
submitting documents for filing. The
Recorders Office no longer accepts CNS filings. Please contact
the Secretary
of State for information on CNS filings. |
| Misc Links | Other
links that may be of use: Birth and Death Records (Birth and Death Records are maintained by the Treasurer) Bureau of Land Management Government Land Surveys and Patents Cover Sheet for Submitting a package for recording MRT and Deed Tax Minnesota Department of Revenue Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Search Minnesota Historical Society Property Tax Information Current tax year Uniform Conveyance Blanks Real Estate Forms Well Disclosure Certificate (PDF) Well Disclosure Search |
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