Ramsey County, Minnesota Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Ramsey County can be accessed through the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. They may provide these images through their public records request process. Some booking photos might be available on the Adult Detention Center's online inmate lookup portal, depending on the case and privacy laws.

To obtain a criminal background check in Ramsey County, Minnesota, you should contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The BCA provides statewide criminal history checks, which include records from Ramsey County. You can request a background check online through the BCA's website or visit their office for in-person services.

You can look up sex offenders in Ramsey County, Minnesota, by using the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and provides information on registered sex offenders throughout the state, including Ramsey County. The online search tool allows you to search by name, location, or other criteria.

You can register to vote in Ramsey County through the Minnesota Secretary of State's online portal at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, in person at the Ramsey County Elections Office at 90 Plato Boulevard West, Saint Paul, or at your polling place on Election Day. Minnesota offers same-day voter registration, though you can also register during the pre-registration period up to 21 days before an election. You will need to provide proof of residence such as a Minnesota driver's license, ID card, or current utility bill. For absentee voting, you can request a ballot online beginning 46 days before any election through the Secretary of State's website.

Property records in Ramsey County can be searched for free through the Ramsey County Property Records Search portal at www.ramseycounty.us/residents/property records/property-records-search, maintained by the local Recorder's Office at 90 Plato Boulevard West, Saint Paul. You can search by name, document type, date, or legal description to find deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other recorded documents. Property tax information and assessed values are available through the county's Property Information Search tool, also accessible on the county website. Certified copies can be ordered online or in person for $46 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Ramsey County can be obtained from the Ramsey County Public Health Department, Vital Records Unit at 2785 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, phone (651) 266-1299. Birth certificates cost $26 for the first certified copy and death certificates cost $13 for the first copy. In-person requests are processed immediately if records are available, while mail requests take 5-10 business days. You can also order online through VitalChek at www.health.state.mn.us with additional service fees, or request records from the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records for events occurring anywhere in the state.

Business entity registrations in Minnesota are maintained by the Minnesota Secretary of State and can be searched for free at www.sos.state.mn.us/business-hub through the Business Information Search tool, which provides details on corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and assumed names. Local business licenses are issued by individual cities within Ramsey County; for Saint Paul businesses, contact the Department of Safety and Inspections at (651) 266-8989 or visit 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220. Other municipalities including Maplewood, Roseville, and White Bear Lake maintain their own licensing requirements through their respective city offices. Professional licenses are regulated by Minnesota state licensing boards under the Department of Commerce and other agencies.