The Houston County Recorder’s Office is responsible for maintaining and preserving public records related to real estate and land transactions. This office records and indexes documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens that affect real property within Houston County.
Minnesota Statute 481.02 prohibits this office from giving legal advice, preparing legal documents and/or advising which legal document form to use.
As real estate is typically the most valuable asset a person owns, it is recommended to seek professional assistance with documents. Fillable Minnesota real estate documents can be found by searching Minnesota Uniform Conveyancing Blanks or going to:Uniform Conveyancing Forms / Minnesota Department of Commerce
In addition to land records, the Recorder’s office maintains Vital Records (birth, death, and marriage), Military Discharge records and Ordination filings.
Birth Records begin in 1870
Death Records begin in 1870
Marriage Records begin in 1854
Houston County Plat Books are no longer offered by Houston County. You may purchase them from Farm and Home Publishers at a cost of $65.