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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Beltrami County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Minnesota state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Beltrami County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Beltrami County, Minnesota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
46,762
Population
Census estimate
17,870
Households
Census estimate
$62,173
Median income
Annual household
$203,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Bemidji
County seat
In Minnesota
Beltrami County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Beltrami County Records at a Glance

Record typeBeltrami County verified sources
Court recordsBeltrami County District Court
Beltrami County District Court
Criminal recordsInmates
Public Safety & Law Enforcement | Beltrami County
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Beltrami County state portal below
Property recordsTaxpayer: 2021 2021 2021 Property Tax Statement
About Beltrami County GIS | Beltrami County
Vital recordsAbout the Office of Vital Records - MN Dept. of Health
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Beltrami County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Beltrami County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Beltrami County state portal below
Beltrami County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records4Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records1Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Beltrami County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Beltrami County Records

2026
Beltrami County official government portal active
The official Beltrami County government website at www.co.beltrami.mn.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Beltrami County court records portal verified
State court system links for Beltrami County verified against the Minnesota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Beltrami County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Beltrami County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Beltrami County property records online
Beltrami County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Beltrami County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Beltrami County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Beltrami County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Minnesota statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Minnesota state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Beltrami County Records

❌ Myth: "Beltrami County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Beltrami County are held by the Minnesota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Beltrami County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Beltrami County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Minnesota state repository has verified, current Beltrami County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Beltrami County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Beltrami County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Beltrami County & Minnesota Records

For records not specific to Beltrami County, use Minnesota's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Minnesota statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Minnesota: Anoka · Becker · Benton · Big Stone · Blue Earth

About Beltrami County, Minnesota

Beltrami County is located in north-central Minnesota. The county seat is Bemidji (official site: http://www.co.beltrami.mn.us/).

  • Population: 46,762
  • Households: 17,870
  • Median household income: $62,173
  • Median home value: $203,900
  • Below poverty line: 16.1%
  • Land area: 2,504.6 sq mi
  • Population density: 18.7 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 2
  • NCES schools indexed: 36
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Beltrami County District Court
Official Free
If your case does not appear on the calendar, do not assume that your court appearance has been cancelled or rescheduled. The calendar is in searchable PDF format . You can use your computer or mobile device to find your name or the name of an attorney. Beltrami Weekly Public Court Calendar
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Beltrami County District Court
Official Free
Beltrami County Judicial Center Phone: (218) 888-5060 | Fax: (218) 364-8394 Free surface lot and on-street parking available. Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Beltrami County Judicial Center is located in Bemidji, MN. This district court has original jurisdiction in all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in Beltrami County
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Case Search - Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)
Official Free
Case records are displayed for all Minnesota district (trial) courts. The information available on MCRO is limited to case, hearing, and monetary judgment search results; case record information; Registers of Actions; monetary judgment details; and documents for publicly accessible district court case records that may also be available online, as defined by Rule 8, subd.
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Public Safety & Law Enforcement | Beltrami County
Official Free
Warrant List · Security Checks · Body Worn Camera Policy · 2025 Beltrami County Sheriff's Office Policy · County Fee Schedule · Connect With Us · Contact Us · Law Enforcement Center 613 Minnesota Ave NW Bemidji, MN 56601 · Phone: 218-333-9111 email ·
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Inmates
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
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Public Safety & Law Enforcement | Beltrami County
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Warrant List · Security Checks · Body Worn Camera Policy · 2025 Beltrami County Sheriff's Office Policy · County Fee Schedule · Connect With Us · Contact Us · Law Enforcement Center 613 Minnesota Ave NW Bemidji, MN 56601 · Phone: 218-333-9111 email ·
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Minnesota - VINELink
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PR
Taxpayer: 2021 2021 2021 Property Tax Statement
Official Free
6. County · 7. City or Town · 8. State General Tax · 9. School District · 10. Special Taxing Districts · 11. Non-school voter approved referenda levies · 12. Total property tax before special assessments · Special Assessments on Your Property · 13. Special assessments · 14. YOUR TOTAL PROPERTY TAX AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS · A. Voter approved levies · B. Other local levies · BELTRAMI COUNTY ·
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About Beltrami County GIS | Beltrami County
Official Free
Administer the 911 locatable addressing process by assigning new physical addresses to properties in Beltrami County and maintaining critical data used for emergency response mapping and location services.
VT
About the Office of Vital Records - MN Dept. of Health
Official Free
The Office of Vital Records (OVR) the Minnesota Fathers’ Adoption Registry. Our work includes partnering with funeral homes, hospitals, medical examiners, and others to ensure accurate and complete registration of births, deaths, and stillbirths in the state. OVR issues records and certificates, handles record changes, supplies data to the CDC's National Vital Statistics System, fulfills customer data requests, and more. We also oversee the statewide network of county vital records
VT
Minnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS®
Official Free
Apply for MN Marriage License or Minnesota Marriage Certificate Search
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Register to Vote or Update Your Registration - MNVotes
Official Free
This form is for eligible Minnesota residents to register to vote. Learn about your eligibility to vote · If you are a participant in Minnesota's Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program, do not use this form. Contact Safe at Home at 1-866-723-3035
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BELTRAMI COUNTY SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE #13 -BELTRAMI COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Official Free
operate in accordance with the provisions outlined in this Ordinance and Minnesota statutes and Generators shall dispose of mixed municipal solid waste at a permitted solid waste facility and if the facility is within · the County, licensed by the County.
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Beltrami County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
BZ
BELTRAMI COUNTY SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE #13 -BELTRAMI COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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operate in accordance with the provisions outlined in this Ordinance and Minnesota statutes and Generators shall dispose of mixed municipal solid waste at a permitted solid waste facility and if the facility is within · the County, licensed by the County.
BZ
Website Guide | Beltrami County
Official Free
Need to get a land use permit or find detailed property records? You'll find that here. Our Government - here you will find links to things like the County Board of Commissioners, meeting agendas and minutes, other elected officials, ordinances, and contact information for county offices.
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Business Filings - Minnesota Secretary Of State
Business, Voter & Other

Minnesota SOS business search.

mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us
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Burials & Cemeteries
Official Free
Please remember, as of December 2014, an Online Account is required to process all online filings. An Online Account will give you the ability to complete filings and orders for Business, UCC, Tax Liens and CNS online · In order to create an Online Account, you will need an email address and ...
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Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending
Official Free
Thank you for your interest in a career with Beltrami County. To apply for an open position, scroll down to the current vacancies section below and select the job title for which you would like to apply. After viewing the job description, benefits and questions, click the APPLY button.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Beltrami County?
Beltrami County court cases are searchable through the Beltrami County District Court portal: https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/beltrami. Minnesota also operates a state-level case lookup through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Minnesota?
Yes. Active warrants in Minnesota appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Minnesota BCA system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Minnesota?
Yes — in Minnesota, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
How do I run a Minnesota background check?
Minnesota background checks are handled by the Minnesota BCA. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.