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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Scott County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Minnesota state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Scott County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Scott County, Minnesota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
157,206
Population
Census estimate
53,014
Households
Census estimate
$118,268
Median income
Annual household
$376,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Shakopee
County seat
In Minnesota
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 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
Scott County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Scott County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Copy Requests - Scott County District Court Access Case Records |
| Criminal records | Inmate Visitation | Scott County, MN |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Scott County state portal below |
| Property records | Search for Property Information | Scott County, MN Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Scott County, MN |
| Vital records | Minnesota Vital Records and Certificates - MN Dept. of Healt… Minnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS® |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Scott County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Scott County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Scott County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Scott County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Scott County Records
2026
Scott County official government portal active
The official Scott County government website at www.scottcountymn.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Scott County court records portal verified
State court system links for Scott County verified against the Minnesota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Scott County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Scott County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Scott County property records online
Scott County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Scott County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Scott County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Scott 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 Scott County Records
❌ Myth: "Scott County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Scott County are held by the Minnesota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Scott 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 Scott County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Minnesota state repository has verified, current Scott County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Scott County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Scott 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.scottcountymn.gov — Official Scott County government website
- mncourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.health.state.mn.us — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Scott County & Minnesota Records
For records not specific to Scott 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 Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County is located in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area of Minnesota. The county seat is Shakopee (official site: http://www.scottcountymn.gov/).
- Population: 157,206
- Households: 53,014
- Median household income: $118,268
- Median home value: $376,000
- Below poverty line: 5.0%
- Land area: 356.1 sq mi
- Population density: 441.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 8
- NCES schools indexed: 56
Search for Property Information | Scott County, MN
Official Free
Our Property Information Site provides access to information such as legal description, building features, property tax detail, property tax statements, property valuation, recorded documents, and certificate of real estate value for individual parcels of property.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Scott County, MN
Official Free
Simply enter an address or parcel ID number, and the map will automatically zoom to your parcel and display a host of related property information . In addition, SG3 provides access to 120 other layers with accompanying information. Enhanced tools (widgets) are also provided for drawing/measuring, ...
Search for Property Information | Scott County, MN
Official Free
Our Property Information Site provides access to information such as legal description, building features, property tax detail, property tax statements, property valuation, recorded documents, and certificate of real estate value for individual parcels of property.
Land Records | Scott County, MN
Official Free
For plat recordings and priority 952-496-8150 to schedule an appointment. The Scott County Land Records Department is responsible for recording and housing documents from real estate transactions related to property within Scott County
Search for Property Information | Scott County, MN
Official Free
Including a search for documents, search for plats and liens, and documents by tract index. See your property tax deadlines, view your payment options, or make a payment online. Please note that if a property is under a confession of judgement contract, amounts due for delinquent years should be verified with Scott County Taxation staff by calling 952-496-8115 or email: [email protected]
Copy Requests - Scott County District Court
Official Free
Scott County Court Administration can only provide copies and/or certify documents from the Scott County District Court. Our office cannot provide confidential documents without a signed order by a Judge granting access. Use form Request for Access to Confidential or Sealed Record to request access of confidential or sealed documents filed in a case. The Rules of Public Access to the Records of the Judicial Branch approved by the Supreme Court govern access to court records.
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.
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
Valley Cemetery in Shakopee, Minnesota - Find a Grave Cemetery
Official Free
View Memorials 2,195 · View Famous 1 · Recent Memorials · Add a Memorial · Upload Headstone Photos · This cemetery currently has no description. Calvary Catholic Cemetery · Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota, USA ·
Inmate Visitation | Scott County, MN
Official Free
All visitors must register with ICSolutions, the video visitation and phone provider for the Scott County Jail. Visitors are now able to register online at www.icsolutions.com to set up an account and schedule on-site or remote visits. A kiosk is available on-site at the jail for you to register. Visits will start promptly at your scheduled time. If visitors are late, visits will not be extended. All inmates participating in programs, medical appointments, work detail, etc.
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
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
Scott County, MN | Official Website
Official Free
Welcome to the official website for Scott County, Minnesota!
Alphabetical Listing | Scott County, MN
Official Free
10 (PDF) - Adopts the Minnesota State Building Code and provides for the application, administration, and enforcement of the Minnesota State Building Code by regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, ...
Scott County Government
Business, Voter & Other
Scott County, Minnesota government portal.
co.scott.mn.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Scott County?
Scott County court cases are searchable through the Copy Requests - Scott County District Court portal: https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/scott/copy-requests. Minnesota also operates a state-level case lookup through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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 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.
Are Minnesota criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Minnesota's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.