Hennepin County, MN Public Records

Hennepin County public records include all documents received, maintained, and distributed by local and state governments. In most cases, these records are available for public inspection and storage. Vital records such as birth and death statistics, for example, are accessible to anyone. Copies may be attained from local Registrars or the Office of Vital records. Though birth records are priced at $19 while death records cost $6. Marriage and divorce records provide the same accessibility, though some may be restricted for privacy reasons. Divorce records, for one, are available at family courts where the proceedings occur. Property records are also considered public records under the Minnesota Data Practices Act. These are obtained from the County Recorder, who stores legal documentation, mortgages, assignments, and liens within the county.