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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Carver County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Minnesota state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Carver County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Carver County, Minnesota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
112,628
Population
Census estimate
39,293
Households
Census estimate
$116,308
Median income
Annual household
$400,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Chaska
County seat
In Minnesota
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
2 sources
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
Carver County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Carver County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Copy Requests - Carver County District Court Property Information | Carver County, MN |
| Criminal records | Jail Services | Carver County, MN Risk and Resource Map | Carver County, MN |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Carver County state portal below |
| Property records | Property Tax | Carver County, MN Carver County Plat Search |
| Vital records | Recording Requirements | Carver County, MN Minnesota Vital Records and Certificates - MN Dept. of Healt… |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Carver County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Carver County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Carver County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Carver County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Carver County Records
2026
Carver County official government portal active
The official Carver County government website at www.co.carver.mn.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Carver County court records portal verified
State court system links for Carver County verified against the Minnesota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Carver County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Carver County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Carver County property records online
Carver County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Carver County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Carver County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Carver 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 Carver County Records
❌ Myth: "Carver County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Carver County are held by the Minnesota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Carver 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 Carver County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Minnesota state repository has verified, current Carver County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Carver County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Carver 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)
- www.co.carver.mn.us — Official Carver County government website
- mncourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.carvercountymn.gov — Criminal records — official source
- gis.carvercountymn.gov — Property records — official source
- www.health.state.mn.us — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Carver County & Minnesota Records
For records not specific to Carver County, use Minnesota's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Minnesota statewide record systems:
- Minnesota Court Records →
- Minnesota Criminal Records →
- Minnesota Property Records →
- Minnesota Vital Records →
- Minnesota Voter Records →
- Minnesota Wants & Warrants →
- Minnesota Licenses →
- Minnesota Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Minnesota statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Carver County, Minnesota
Carver County is located in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area of Minnesota. The county seat is Chaska (official site: http://www.co.carver.mn.us/).
- Population: 112,628
- Households: 39,293
- Median household income: $116,308
- Median home value: $400,500
- Below poverty line: 3.8%
- Land area: 353.9 sq mi
- Population density: 318.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 38
Carver County Plat Search
Official Free
Search by Identification Number · PID #: · Do not use a . or - in the PID # · Search by Property Site Address · Address: · Search by First Letter of Plat · Include Only: · Search for Plat by Keyword · Keyword:
Property Tax | Carver County, MN
Official Free
Property Tax (952) 361-1910 custsvc@carvercountymn.gov Tax Forfeiture (952) 361-1910 custsvc@carvercountymn.gov · Land Records (952) 361-1930 recorder@carvercountymn.gov Property Assessment & Homesteading (952) 361-1960 assessment@carvercountymn.gov
Carver County Plat Search
Official Free
Search by Identification Number · PID #: · Do not use a . or - in the PID # · Search by Property Site Address · Address: · Search by First Letter of Plat · Include Only: · Search for Plat by Keyword · Keyword:
Mobile - Property Information
Official Free
Mobile web mapping application containing property boundaries and tax information.
Map Viewer
Official Free
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Recording Requirements | Carver County, MN
Official Free
Property Tax (952) 361-1910 custsvc@carvercountymn.gov Property Assessment & Homesteading (952) 361-1960 assessment@carvercountymn.gov · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Closed on Government Holidays · Departments » Property & Finance » Land Records & Vitals Do NOT use white out, it can easily be scratched off. If there needs to be a correction made to a document, draw a single line thru the error or use Xs, type the correction, and have the parties involved initial the change. State Deed Tax - Minnesota counties collect Deed Tax when an instrument conveying Minnesota real property…
Copy Requests - Carver County District Court
Official Free
MCRO provides online access to many public Minnesota state district court records and documents . MCRO will indicate activity on the case and may assist in narrowing requests. Please note: Criminal cases which do not have a conviction must be searched by case number.
Property Information | Carver County, MN
Official Free
Foreclosures · Manufactured Home Information · Market Values · Payment Options · Penalty Rates · Property Information & Map Search · Search Property Tax Records & Pay Taxes Online · Property Tax Estimator · Special Assessments · Crime Viewer · Carver County Crime Viewer ·
Access Case Records
Official Free
Each Minnesota district courthouse offers electronic access to statewide public case records through public access terminals. Each district courthouse also offers in-person counter access to locally-stored, public case records in paper form.
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.
Jail Services | Carver County, MN
Official Free
To offer positive incentives for inmates with a classification system based on their behavior. To provide inmates programs to offer opportunity to become a productive component of our community upon release. Our commitment is to serve everyone in Carver County with respect and dignity.
Risk and Resource Map | Carver County, MN
Official Free
Heatmap of county crime victimization incidents over the last year Once you have looked at the individual layers, go to the bottom left of the screen and click on “Multi-layer tool.” · Then click on the small white icon on the bottom left of the map that shows multiple squares on top of one another. This should open a list of all 9 layers. Select the two layers you would like to compare. Use the slider in the center of the map to explore the intersection of your chosen layers.
Recording Requirements | Carver County, MN
Official Free
Property Tax (952) 361-1910 custsvc@carvercountymn.gov Property Assessment & Homesteading (952) 361-1960 assessment@carvercountymn.gov · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Closed on Government Holidays · Departments » Property & Finance » Land Records & Vitals Do NOT use white out, it can easily be scratched off. If there needs to be a correction made to a document, draw a single line thru the error or use Xs, type the correction, and have the parties involved initial the change. State Deed Tax - Minnesota counties collect Deed Tax when an instrument conveying Minnesota real property…
Minnesota Vital Records and Certificates - MN Dept. of Health
Official Free
If the birth or death did not occur in Minnesota, see Where to Write for Vital Records on the CDC website. For fastest service, request your records in person at a county vital records office - find one near you using the Directory of County Offices. Most of the time, you can receive your order ...
Minnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS®
Official Free
Apply for MN Marriage License or Minnesota Marriage Certificate Search
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
Property Information | Carver County, MN
Official Free
Carver County Crime Viewer · Request a Crime Report: contact the Sheriff Department at 952-361-1212 · Report a Crime Tip · Forms, Permits and Programs · Building Permits · Cost Share Program including Technical & Financial Assistance and Well Sealing · Drink Water Testing ·
Carver County Plat Search
Official Free
Search by Identification Number · PID #: · Do not use a . or - in the PID # · Search by Property Site Address · Address: · Search by First Letter of Plat · Include Only: · Search for Plat by Keyword · Keyword:
Risk and Resource Map | Carver County, MN
Official Free
Heatmap of county crime victimization incidents over the last year Once you have looked at the individual layers, go to the bottom left of the screen and click on “Multi-layer tool.” · Then click on the small white icon on the bottom left of the map that shows multiple squares on top of one another. This should open a list of all 9 layers. Select the two layers you would like to compare. Use the slider in the center of the map to explore the intersection of your chosen layers.
Understanding Lake Grades | Carver County News | Carver County, MN
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Since this standardization treats the same, better lake grades tend to be for deep lakes. For Carver County, a majority of our lakes are shallow lakes and have lower lake grades . The CCWMO monitored water quality in 20 lakes in 2021
Meetings and Agendas | Carver County, MN
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Meetings and Agendas are available from the following Boards and Commissions. For information on all Boards and Commissions or to apply to fill a vacancy, please visit the Advisory Committees page. Board of Adjustment Board issues variances to the County's zoning ordinance, waives restrictions on non-conforming uses and hears appeals on zoning decisions of an administrative official.
Property Information | Carver County, MN
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Foreclosures · Manufactured Home Information · Market Values · Payment Options · Penalty Rates · Property Information & Map Search · Search Property Tax Records & Pay Taxes Online · Property Tax Estimator · Special Assessments · Crime Viewer · Carver County Crime Viewer ·
Carver County, MN Laws
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TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE · TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS · TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS · TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES · TITLE XV: LAND USAGE · PARALLEL REFERENCES · Follow ChangesShareDownloadBookmarkPrint · Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 111-2025, passed 7-25-25 · GET HELP · http://www.carvercountymn.gov · Carver County 600 East 4th Street Chaska, Minnesota 55318 ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Carver County?
Carver County court cases are searchable through the Copy Requests - Carver County District Court portal: https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/carver/copy-requests. Minnesota also operates a state-level case lookup through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Minnesota marriage records public?
Marriage records in Minnesota are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Minnesota if I wasn't convicted?
In Minnesota, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Minnesota's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Minnesota BCA.
Are Carver County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.
