Beltrami County Court Records

Beltrami County, Minnesota court records are official documents that provide a detailed account of legal proceedings within the county. Beltrami court records typically include case filings, court orders, judgments, and motions. Criminal cases may also contain Beltrami County arrest records, charges, and trial outcomes.

Are Court Records Public in Beltrami County?

Under the Minnesota Data Practices Act, Beltrami court records are generally open and accessible to the public. However, there are certain restrictions and limitations on accessing specific types of court records. For example, some records may be sealed or restricted due to privacy concerns, the nature of the case, or legal confidentiality. This includes juvenile court records, adoption records, mental health proceedings, and cases involving sensitive information, such as victim identities in certain criminal cases. Records that involve sealed evidence or confidential settlements may also be restricted from public view.

Beltrami County Court Records Search

Beltrami County court records are at the District Court and the Ninth Judicial District Administration. Court records may be accessible online and can be requested in person or by mail. Record seekers can use the Minnesota AccessCaseRecords portal to search online for court records. The courthouse also has public access terminals for interested persons to search court records.

Alternatively, you can make an in-person request by filling out the Copy Request Form and submitting it at:

Beltrami County District Court
Beltrami County Judicial Center
600 Minnesota Avenue NW
Suite 108
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 333-4120
Fax: (218) 333-4209

Ninth Judicial District Administration Office
616 America Ave NW, Ste 250
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 755-4500

Mail requests can be made by mailing the filled-out form with payment ($14 for each certified copy) to any of the addresses above.

Beltrami County Courts

Beltrami County has one District Court with original jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Beltrami County. This court is part of the Ninth Judicial District. Below is the contact information and address of the court:

District Courts in Beltrami County

Beltrami County District Court
Beltrami County Judicial Center
600 Minnesota Avenue NW
Suite 108
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 333-4120
Fax: (218) 333-4209

Beltrami County Criminal and Civil Records

Beltrami County criminal and civil court records are available online and may be requested in person or by mail. You can search for court records online using Minnesota AccessCaseRecords. There are public access terminals available at the district courthouse for searching court records.

Interested persons can also request Beltrami County civil and criminal court records by mail or in person. Fill out the Copy Request Form or prepare a written request, including the applicant’s name, phone number, address, and email address. The filled-out form with payment ($14 for each certified copy) may be mailed to or dropped off at:

Beltrami County District Court
Beltrami County Judicial Center
600 Minnesota Avenue NW
Suite 108
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 333-4120
Fax: (218) 333-4209

Ninth Judicial District Administration Office
616 America Ave NW, Ste 250
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 755-4500

Beltrami County Marriage Records

The Beltrami County License Center maintains copies of Beltrami County marriage records. These records cost $9 per copy. To obtain a Beltrami County marriage certificate, complete the Request for Marriage Certificate Form and include payment (check or money order for $9 per copy made payable to Beltrami County Auditor-Treasurer). Submit the request by mail or in person to:

Beltrami County License Center
701 Minnesota Ave North West Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56601-3177
Phone: (218) 333-4148
beltrami.licensecenter@co.beltrami.mn.us

Beltrami County Divorce Records

Beltrami County divorce records can be obtained through mail and in-person requests. You can request copies by completing the Copy Request Form or preparing a written request containing the requester’s name, phone number, address, and email address. The completed form, along with payment ($14 for each certified copy), should be mailed to or dropped off at:

Beltrami County District Court
Beltrami County Judicial Center
600 Minnesota Avenue NW
Suite 108
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 333-4120
Fax: (218) 333-4209

Ninth Judicial District Administration Office
616 America Ave NW, Ste 250
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 755-4500

Beltrami Birth Records

Beltrami County birth records are not considered public records in the county. Beltrami County birth certificates are available only to the record subject or persons with legal interest, who are required to provide additional documentation proving their interest. The Beltrami County License Office is the recorder and custodian of Beltrami County birth certificates. Interested persons can obtain certified copies of birth records through walk-in or mail request. Complete the certified birth certificate application. Submit the application with payment and identification to:

Beltrami County License Center
701 Minnesota Ave North West Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56601-3177
Phone: (218) 333-4148
beltrami.licensecenter@co.beltrami.mn.us

The first certified copy of a birth record costs $26. Additional certified copies of the same record cost $19.

Beltrami Death Records

Beltrami County death records are not considered open records accessible to the general public. Beltrami County death certificates are available only to persons with legal interest, providing documentation to establish their interest. The Beltrami County License Center maintains copies of Beltrami County death records. You can request death records in person or by mail. Fill out the certified death certificate application. Submit the filled-out form with payment and applicable identification to:

Beltrami County License Center
701 Minnesota Ave North West Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56601-3177
Phone: (218) 333-4148
beltrami.licensecenter@co.beltrami.mn.us

The first certified copy costs $13 for death records, and additional certified copies of the same record cost $6.

Beltrami County Probate Court Records

Beltrami County probate court records pertain to cases involving the administration of estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and the distribution of assets following an individual’s death. These records are managed by the probate division of the county court and include essential documents like wills, inventories of assets, estate settlements, and guardianship orders. The District Court handles probate matters in the county.

Members of the public can use the Minnesota AccessCaseRecords portal to search online for probate court records. You can also use any public access terminal in the courthouse to conduct searches.

An in-person or mail request can be made by filling out the Copy Request Form or preparing a written request and submitting it with payment ($14 for each certified copy) in person or by mail to:

Beltrami County District Court
Beltrami County Judicial Center
600 Minnesota Avenue NW
Suite 108
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 333-4120
Fax: (218) 333-4209

Ninth Judicial District Administration Office
616 America Ave NW, Ste 250
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 755-4500

Beltrami County Property Records

The Beltrami County Recorder and Registrar of Titles is the repository of all Beltrami County land records. This includes deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, certificates of title, power of attorney, and official plats. Interested persons can request copies of land records in person or by mail or fax. It costs $1 per page, $10 for a certified copy, and a $5 service fee for the copies to be mailed, emailed, or faxed. The address and contact information of the office are below:

Beltrami County Recorder
701 Minnesota Avenue NW
Suite 120
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 333-8345
Phone: (218) 333-4170

Beltrami County Court Records Online

Record seekers can use the Minnesota AccessCaseRecords portal to search online for court records. However, depending when they were created, some records may be accessible through third-party services like minnesotacourtrecords.us. Such platforms offer convenience and ease of accessibility as advantages, allowing users to access information from anywhere with an internet connection, saving time and effort. However, such platforms operate independently of any government agency. As such, the accuracy, volume, and reliability of data on such platforms cannot be guaranteed. For accurate and comprehensive information, users may prefer official county or state platforms, like the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s online access tool, which directly connects to court records.