Houston County, Minnesota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Houston County, Minnesota, can be obtained from the Houston County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these records through their official website or upon request at their office. It's advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the availability of booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Houston County, Minnesota, you can request one through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The BCA provides statewide criminal history checks, which can be requested online or by mail. For local background checks, you may also contact the Houston County Sheriff's Office for guidance on their specific process.

To look up sex offenders in Houston County, Minnesota, you can use the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and provides public access to information about registered sex offenders. You can search the registry online to find details about offenders residing in Houston County.

You can register to vote in Houston County through the County Auditor-Treasurer's Office at (507) 725-5801 or online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us until 21 days before election day. Minnesota also offers same-day registration at your polling place on election day if you bring proof of residence such as a driver's license, utility bill, or lease agreement. Once registered, you can request an absentee ballot online or by contacting the County Auditor's office, with applications accepted until one week before election day for mail ballots.

Property records in Houston County are maintained by the County Recorder's Office at 304 South Marshall Street in Caledonia, phone (507) 725-5802. The county offers a GIS parcel mapping system accessible through co.houston.mn.us where you can view basic parcel information, boundaries, and property characteristics. For detailed land records including deeds, mortgages, and liens, you can search online through the county's property records system or visit the Recorder's office in person. Property tax information is available through the County Assessor at (507) 725-5803.

Birth and death certificates for Houston County residents are maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records and can be ordered online at mn.gov records/, by mail, or in person at their Elyria office. The fee is $26 for a certified birth certificate and $13 for a death certificate, with processing taking 3-4 weeks for mail requests. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct relationship to the person on the record. Marriage licenses are issued through the Houston County Recorder's Office at (507) 725-5802.

Business entity records including corporations and LLCs are searchable online for free through the Minnesota Secretary of State's Business Services Portal at mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us. Assumed name (DBA) filings for Houston County businesses are maintained by the County Recorder's Office at (507) 725-5802 in Caledonia. For specific local business licenses, zoning permits, or building permits, contact the Houston County Zoning Office at (507) 725-5807. Professional licenses are issued by the appropriate Minnesota state licensing board rather than at the county level.