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Rochester Minnesota Archives and Genealogy
Minnesota Historical Society genealogy and archives for Rochester.
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Rochester Minnesota Bankruptcy Court
US Bankruptcy Court District of Minnesota for Rochester.
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Minnesota Courts, Rochester Case Search
Minnesota Courts public access case search for Rochester.
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Rochester Minnesota Vital Records
Minnesota Department of Health vital records for Rochester.
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Rochester Minnesota Missing Persons
Minnesota Missing Person Clearinghouse for Rochester.
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Rochester Minnesota Sex Offender Registry
Minnesota Department of Corrections sex offender registry for Rochester.
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Rochester Minnesota Criminal History Records
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension criminal history for Rochester.
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Rochester Minnesota Census and Vital Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau quick facts, demographics, and population statistics for Rochester.
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City of Rochester
Directory of Rochester city records and information
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Rochester Minnesota Recorded Documents
Contact and search Rochester clerk office official city records City Hall, 201 4th Street SE, Room 135 Rochester, MN 559
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City of Rochester Mayor
201 4th Street Room 281, City Hall Rochester, MN 55904 507-328-2700
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Rochester City Attorney
Learn about legal matters for the city. 201 4th Street SE Room 247 Rochester, Mn 55904 507-328-2100
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Courts & case records
Property, tax & land records
Police, crime & corrections
- City of Rochester Police InformationObtain police reports 101 4th Street SE Rochester, MN 55904-3761 507-328-6800
- Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenQuick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.
- Rochester Minnesota Inmate SearchState of Minnesota Department of Corrections 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108 Phone: 651-36
City government, schools & local offices
- Rochester Fire Department and Rescue201 4th Street SE Room 10 Rochester, Mn 55904 507-328-2800
- City of Rochester Public Library101 2nd Street SE Rochester, MN 55904 507-328-2300
- Rochester Park and Recreation DepartmentFind things to do in the city. 201 4th Street SE - Rm 150 Rochester, MN 55904 (507)328-2525
- Rochester Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate resources. 220 South Broadway, Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55904 507-288-1122
- City of Rochester EducationList of schools in the area and link to IDS #535.
- Rochester Visitors GuidePlan your visit to Rochester.
- Rochester Boards and CommissionsLearn about the various committees and the requirements for members. Office of the Mayor 201 4th Street SE Room 281 Roch
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Other official sources
- Olmsted County Sheriff's Officeolmstedcounty.gov
- Administration Phone Numbers - Olmsted County District Courtmncourts.gov
- 🏠 Property & Public Records in Rochesterrochestermn.gov
- NCES Public School District Searchnces.ed.gov
- FBI Crime Data Explorercde.ucr.cjis.gov
- IMLS Library Search & Compareimls.gov
- FBI Identity History Summary Checksfbi.gov
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About public records in Rochester
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Rochester at a glance
- County
- Olmsted County
- County seat
- Rochester
- Population
- 121,395
- Olmsted County population
- 162,847
- Local records
- City of Rochester
- ZIP codes
- 55902, 55903, 55901, 55906, 55904, 55905
About Rochester public records
This structure allows for representation from various neighborhoods while ensuring that the Mayor has a significant role in city governance. Find your polling location using the Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/. You can access them through either the Secretary of State's office or the Olmsted County Elections Office. Olmsted County recorded 81.The November 2026 election will include races for mayor, city council, county commissioner, and potentially state legislative seats depending on district boundaries.
The Olmsted County Elections Office handles election administration for residents of the city. You can reach them at 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904, or call 507-328-7650.
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How do I register to vote in Rochester, Minnesota?
To register to vote in Rochester, Minnesota, residents can register online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Olmsted County elections office. Minnesota requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Minnesota Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Rochester, contact the Olmsted County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
How do I look up property records in Rochester, Minnesota?
Property records for Rochester are kept by the Olmsted County Recorder, which records deeds, mortgages and liens, and the Olmsted County Assessor, which sets assessed values for tax purposes. Both offices provide copies on request. The Olmsted County page on this site (https://www.publicrecordcenter.com/olmsted-county-mn-public-records.html) lists more county record sources.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Rochester, Minnesota?
Vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, are managed by the State Vital Records Office. Residents can obtain copies of these important documents by visiting the office or accessing the online request form at https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/public-health/vital records. The Rochester International Airport, located at http://www.rochesterintlairport.com/, also maintains records related to air travel and transportation within the region.
How do I find business license records in Rochester, Minnesota?
Business license records for Rochester are split between the Minnesota business registry, which lists every corporation and LLC, and the local offices that issue business licenses and permits. See Minnesota Business & Corporation Search (https://mblsportal.sos.mn.gov/) to search registered businesses and City of Rochester (https://www.rochestermn.gov/) for local licenses and permits.
Entrepreneurs and business owners can also find resources related to licensing, permits, and other regulatory requirements through the city's website.
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