The Recorder and Registrar's Office provides: - Calculates, collects, and receipts state deed tax and mortgage registration tax - Collects and distributes well disclosure certificates and certificates of real estate value - Collects and receipts recording fees and well disclosure certificate fees - Files and maintains ordinations - Files notary commissions - Maintains and issues copies of all recorded documents - Maintains and issues copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates - Processes marriage license applications and issues marriage licenses - Records documents related to real property transactions in both abstract and Torrens divisions - Transfers names and addresses of taxpayers based on recorded documents

- Issues passports, visas, matricula consulars (official ID) - Notary public - Provides birth, death, and marriage certificates

Responsibilities and services of this office include campaign financial information, election information, licenses and permits, property issues, taxes, and US passports.

- Records federal and state tax liens - Records real estate documents - Records federal abstracts of judgment - Records Uniform Commercial Code - Records military discharges - Approves divisions of property records plats - Records registered land records

- Birth certificates - Death certificates - Marriage licenses - Passports - Voter registration - Absentee ballots - Election information

- The Clearwater County Recorder is custodial of all legal records pertaining to real estate, birth, death, marriage and notary public, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), Central Notification System (CNS), and State and Federal Tax Liens and Military Discharges - When acting as the Registrar of Titles, the Clearwater County Recorder reviews each document before recording to determine if the document will cloud title, similar to when an attorney examines an abstract for abstract property. When property is held in trust, estate, or is part of a court proceeding, the Examiner of Titles issues a Directive to the Registrar of Titles regarding how to proceed

Provides passport books, passport cards, and passport photos

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, township, and school districts. Also, it calculates the county payroll and employee benefits, administers and maintains the election system, and issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses. Also mandates beaver and gopher control.

The public may request certified copies of most documents filed in the Recorder's Office, including: - Legal records pertaining to real estate in the county - Military discharges from all branches of the armed forces - Notary applications - Passport applications and photos - Vital statistics of birth, death, and marriages (beginning in 1870)

- Oversees embassy offices, the Bureau of Consular Affairs for Travel, consulates, and diplomatic missions as well as policy issues around the world such as: anti-corruption and transparency, arms control, climate crisis, combating drugs and crime, countering terrorism, cyber issues, economic prosperity and trade policy, global health, global women's issues, human rights and democracy, human trafficking, refugee and humanitarian assistance, and treaties and international agreements. - Intercountry adoption including the process of adoption, post-adoption, and country information - International child abduction including how to report, contact United States embassies, and other questions - Visit website for information on United States embassies around the world at https://www.usembassy.gov/ - United States traveler information about safety, while abroad, and emergencies ?- United States Visa and passport information, how to apply, and reporting fraud - Website and phone service only

Cottage Grove Service Center - Birth certificates between 1900 - present - Death records between 1997 - present - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos Forest Lake License Center - Disability license plate and certificates - Game and fish licenses - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos - Snowmobile licenses - Watercraft licenses Headwaters Service Center - Birth certificates between 1900 - present - Death records between 1997 - present - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos Stillwater License Center - Disability license plate and certificates - Game and fish licenses - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos - Snowmobile licenses - Watercraft licenses Washington County Government Center - Beer/liquor licenses and permits - Birth certificates between 1870 - present - Death certificates between 1870 - present - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit Woodbury License Center - Disability license plate and certificates - Game and fish licenses - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - New resident motor vehicle registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos - Snowmobile licenses - Watercraft licenses Woodbury Service Center - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Passports, passport cards, and photos - Park permit

- Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps - Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball - Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family - Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center - Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center - Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road - Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House - Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center - Accepts passport applications - Dog park at Thresher Fields Park 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. - Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Cascade Bay Water Park - Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available. - Walking program

- Driver's license and ID's - Fireworks permits - Liquor licenses - Passport books and cards - Passport photographs

Collection of: - Real Estate Taxes - Mobile Home Taxes - Personal Property Taxes - Severed Mineral Taxes Provides - Deed Taxes - Real Estate and Property Tax information Disperses Checks for: - Cities - Towns - Schools - Payroll - Commissioners Warrants All County monies are collected here - Marriage Licenses - Passport information

Custodian of all records of the County about personal property, real estate transfers, and vital statistic records (birth, death, and marriage). Provides storage, access, retrieval, and copies of these records for the public and businesses. Other documents recorded include state and federal tax liens, Veterans of Armed Services discharges, notary public registration, and ministerial credentials.

- Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps - Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball - Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family - Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center - Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center - Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road - Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House - Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center - Accepts passport applications - Dog park at Thresher Fields Park 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. - Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Cascade Bay Water Park - Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available. - Walking program

- Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps - Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball - Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family - Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center - Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center - Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road - Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House - Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center - Accepts passport applications - Dog park at Thresher Fields Park 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. - Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Cascade Bay Water Park - Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available. - Walking program

Information on: - Passport applications and renewals - Zip codes - Post office locations and hours of operation - Mailing costs - General information about mail and tracking packages

Custodian of all records of the County about personal property, real estate transfers, and vital statistic records (birth, death, and marriage). Provides storage, access, retrieval, and copies of these records for the public and businesses. Other documents recorded include state and federal tax liens, Veterans of Armed Services discharges, notary public registration, and ministerial credentials. Additionally offers passport services.

Cottage Grove Service Center - Birth certificates between 1900 - present - Death records between 1997 - present - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos Forest Lake License Center - Disability license plate and certificates - Game and fish licenses - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos - Snowmobile licenses - Watercraft licenses Headwaters Service Center - Birth certificates between 1900 - present - Death records between 1997 - present - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos Stillwater License Center - Disability license plate and certificates - Game and fish licenses - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos - Snowmobile licenses - Watercraft licenses Washington County Government Center - Beer/liquor licenses and permits - Birth certificates between 1870 - present - Death certificates between 1870 - present - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Park permit Woodbury License Center - Disability license plate and certificates - Game and fish licenses - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - New resident motor vehicle registration - Park permit - Passports, passport cards, and photos - Snowmobile licenses - Watercraft licenses Woodbury Service Center - Marriage certificates and licenses - Notary commission registration - Passports, passport cards, and photos - Park permit

The Auditor/Treasurer's Office provides services including financial and accounting services for Fillmore County (including tax information); vital statistics (birth and death certificates); marriage licenses and applications; divorce decrees, passport applications; licenses and permits for auctioneers, beer, dances, and fireworks.

Recorder's office provides permanent account of real property and other official records and vital human events, both historic and current. Available services: - Issuance of certified copies of birth and death certificates filed in Minnesota - Online Marriage Licenses - Issuance of Marriage License - Issuance of certified copies of marriage license files in Brown County - Notary Services - Filing of Notary Commissions and Ordination Credentials - Passport Photos - Passport Agents to assist with a new application or a renewal - Title services: including Abstracting (creating new or continue abstracts); O and E Reports; and Tract Searches (30-year, 40-year, and gap searches) - Genealogy Records Request Form - Landshark - Access Land Records through the Internet

- Serves as clerk to County Board and the administrative arm of the Board - Responsible for maintaining historical records relating to Board actions - Central personnel department for Courthouse structures - Coordinates negotiations, recruits new employees, administers exams and provides in-service training programs - Purchasing of office supplies, furnishings, maintenance of gas pumps and county administration interests - Responsible for overall maintenance of the Courthouse facility and maintenance staff

Provides information on U.S. passports about how to apply in person, application for a U.S. passport, application status, and applying for those under 16 can be found on the website. Services include: - Information on how to get or renew a passport - Information on lost and stolen passport procedures - Information on expedited passports - Online applications and forms - Passport records The website offers a search link to find an Acceptance Facility to apply in person for a passport or a Passport Agency for life or death/urgent travel situations. Website and phone service only. NOTE: Passport cards are now also available and can be used for travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or seaports of entry. They cannot be used for international travel.

- Serves as clerk to County Board and the administrative arm of the Board - Responsible for maintaining historical records relating to Board actions - Central personnel department for Courthouse structures - Coordinates negotiations, recruits new employees, administers exams and provides in-service training programs - Purchasing of office supplies, furnishings, maintenance of gas pumps and county administration interests - Responsible for overall maintenance of the Courthouse facility and maintenance staff - Issue's passports