Clearwater County

The Clearwater County Court serves Clearwater County and is located at 612 Central Avenue North in Bagley. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Minnesota online court portal.

Clearwater County Minnesota court jurisdiction is located in Bagley, Minnesota. The address is 612 Main Street, Bagley, MN 56621. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including traffic violations, misdemeanors, felonies, and small claims.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens may request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office in writing or in person, though some investigative data may be classified as private or confidential during ongoing investigations.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available upon request from the Sheriff's Office, though Clearwater County does not publish them online.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of arrest reports and related documents.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Court file copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page, with certified copies available for an additional $14.00 certification fee.
• Clearwater County Court Administrator's office handles case filing, scheduling, and records requests during regular business hours Monday through Friday.

• While Clearwater County does not currently offer a full online searchable database for recorded documents, interested parties may search records in person at the Recorder's office or request searches by phone.
• Recording fees are established by state statute: most documents cost $46.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page, with additional fees for certified copies.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $14.00 for certification plus copying fees.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Online ordering of birth and death certificates is available through VitalChek at www.health.state.mn.us/vitalrecords, with additional service fees.
• Processing time is typically 3-5 weeks by mail, or expedited service is available for additional fees.
• Applicants must provide valid photo identification when requesting vital records and may need to complete specific application forms demonstrating their eligibility to receive the records.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Secretary of State maintains a free online business database at www.sos.state.mn.us where users can search for registered business entities, view filing history, registered agents, and current status.
• Sales tax permits and employer tax accounts are registered through the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
• The Bagley Area Chamber of Commerce, which can be reached through local business networks, provides support and information for businesses operating in the Bagley area and throughout Clearwater County.
• County vendor licenses, on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses, and certain agricultural permits are processed through Clearwater County Administrator's office.