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Minnesota Business & Corporation Search
Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
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The cards below include Appleton's own offices, along with State of Minnesota offices; the Swift County offices are on our Swift County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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County court
Minnesota Federal Cases
The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota hears federal civil and criminal cases; its dockets and filings are searched through PACER. State court cases come from the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
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Property records
Minnesota Property Records
The Minnesota Department of Revenue publishes property tax data by year and location, including sales ratios and market values. Parcel records and tax statements come from each Minnesota county.
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Minnesota Unclaimed Property
Search property and claim status by individual name or business through the Minnesota Dept. of Commerce.
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Vital records
Minnesota Vital Records
Request birth and death certificates, marriage records and divorce filings in Minnesota.
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Police & jail
Appleton Police Department
The Appleton Police Department takes non-emergency calls at (320) 289-2356; City of Appleton offices are at 323 West Schlieman Ave, phone 320-289-1363.
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County court
About the Court
To access or order copies of documents not accessible in MCRO or MNPAC, or if you have questions about a case record, please contact the district.
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State records
City of Appleton Forms and Public Records
City of Appleton forms and public records, with election candidate financial reports, other city documents and the city newsletter. City office: 323 West Schlieman Ave, 320-289-1363.
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Appleton at a glance
- County
- Swift County
- County seat
- Benson
- Population
- 1,392
- Swift County population
- 9,838
- Local records
- City of Appleton
- ZIP codes
- 56208
About Appleton public records
Appleton, a place of 1,392 people, is in Swift County, whose county seat is Benson. Court and property records sit with Swift County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Minnesota. Appleton's own offices are in the cards above, and our Swift County page lists each county office.
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Appleton public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Appleton, Minnesota?
Voter registration in Minnesota is run by the Minnesota Secretary of State and local election officials. Its site lists the registration deadline, online voter registration, polling places and the local election office for Appleton.
How do I look up property records in Appleton, Minnesota?
Deeds for property in Appleton are recorded by the Swift County Recorder, and the county office that assesses property keeps the tax values. Our Swift County page lists the county offices.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Appleton, Minnesota?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Minnesota come from the state vital records office, Minnesota Office of Vital Records. Its site lists who may order a copy, the fee and how to order.