Minnesota, Clay County

Dilworth, Minnesota Public Records

Where Dilworth's records are kept. Court and property records for Dilworth sit with Clay County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Minnesota.

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As a small town, Dilworth relies on Clay County for its court cases, deeds and other public records. The cards below are the county and state offices that keep them. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

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City records

City of Dilworth

Dilworth's city site offers a virtual tour of the city and a look inside many local businesses, with city information for residents, businesses and visitors.

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City records

Dilworth city government page

City Council, the Parks Board, the Planning Commission, property taxes and specials, and ordinances are the five entries on Dilworth's government page.

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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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Local record guide

About public records in Dilworth

What we hold on Dilworth, and who keeps its records.

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Dilworth at a glance

County
Clay County
County seat
Moorhead
Population
4,612
Clay County population
65,318
Local records
Clay County offices
ZIP codes
56529

About Dilworth public records

Dilworth in ZIP code 56529 keeps its own council and town business records. The Clay County offices are in Moorhead, the county seat. Our Clay County page lists each county office.

Labor Department file

Wage and hour cases in Dilworth, Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 1 investigation with a Dilworth address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $0 in back wages agreed for 0 workers. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.

Investigations closed
1
Back wages agreed
$0
Workers due back wages
0
Civil money penalties
$0
Employers on the record
1
EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers
BNSF Railway Corporation1$00

Every employer whose address on the record is in Dilworth, by back wages agreed; 0 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Minnesota wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Dilworth public-records FAQs

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How do I register to vote in Dilworth, Minnesota?

Voter registration in Minnesota is run by the Minnesota Secretary of State, and the county auditor keeps the roll for Dilworth. You can register online, by mail or in person. Same day registration is allowed, in person at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residence; registration ahead of time closes 20 days before a regularly scheduled election (Minnesota Statutes 201.061).

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Dilworth, Minnesota?

Certified birth and death certificates for events in Minnesota come from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. The fee is $26 for a birth certificate ($19 for each added copy of the same one); $13 for a death certificate ($6 for each added copy). Any Minnesota county vital records office sells birth and death certificates, and for fastest service MDH points you to a county office, where most of the time you get the order while you wait.

How do I look up property records in Dilworth, Minnesota?

Deeds for property in Dilworth are recorded by the county recorder, the county assessor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Clay County page lists those offices.

How do I request a Dilworth police report?

Incident and crash reports for Dilworth come from the Clay County Sheriff's Office, the office linked above. Ask its records staff for a copy and give the date, the location and the report or case number if you have it.

How do I find business license records in Dilworth, Minnesota?

Businesses that operate in Dilworth register with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services, which runs the state business entity search. Minnesota DEED says many local governments require licenses for certain kinds of businesses, and in some cases cities and counties require a general business license.

How do I run a Minnesota criminal background check?

Minnesota criminal history checks are run by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The fee is Free online public search; $8.00 for a Minnesota only check on yourself, plus $10.00 per card for fingerprinting service. Free name search of public criminal history (convictions public for 15 years after the sentence ends) online; for your own full record, send the BCA a notarized personal request form by mail or in person.

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