Silver Bay, Minnesota Public Records

To register to vote in Silver Bay, Minnesota, residents can register online at mnvotes.gov, by mail, or in person at the county elections office. Lake County Auditor (Elections) administers elections for Lake County. The registration deadline and early-voting schedule are published before each election; voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the state voter portal at mnvotes.gov.

Property records for Silver Bay, Minnesota are maintained at the county level. Property records for Silver Bay are maintained by the Lake County Recorder, 616 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616. This office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties throughout Lake County. Many county services are also available at the Lake County Silver Bay Service Center, 99 Edison Blvd., Silver Bay. The county assessor's office maintains assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history for taxable property in Lake County, and the county treasurer handles property tax payments.

Birth and death certificates can be obtained through the Lake County vital records office in Two Harbors or statewide through the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records; marriage licenses are issued by the county. Orders can typically be placed online, by mail, or in person. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification, establish eligibility for the record, and pay the certificate fee.

Business entity registrations, trade names, and annual filings for Minnesota are searchable through the Minnesota Secretary of State Business Services. Local business licensing questions for Silver Bay are handled through the city offices listed on this page.