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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Todd County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Minnesota state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Todd County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Todd County, Minnesota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
25,955
Population
Census estimate
9,767
Households
Census estimate
$63,216
Median income
Annual household
$173,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Long Prairie
County seat
In Minnesota
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Todd County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Todd County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Fourth Judicial District Access Case Records |
| Criminal records | Todd County, MN Inmates — VineLink |
| Wants & warrants | Todd County Sheriff Office, MN, Arrest Warrants Search Todd County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted |
| Property records | 2026 Todd County Fee Schedule Todd County, MN |
| Vital records | Birth, Death & Marriage Certificate Application Minnesota Vital Records and Certificates - MN Dept. of Healt… |
| Voter records | Minnesota Secretary Of State - Registered Voter List Request… Find Your Minnesota Voter Registration - MNVotes |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Todd County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Todd County Recorder and Registrar of Titles | Todd County, … Property Records and Taxpayer Services | Todd County, Minnes… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Todd County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Todd County Records
2026
Todd County official government portal active
The official Todd County government website at www.toddcountymn.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Todd County court records portal verified
State court system links for Todd County verified against the Minnesota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Todd County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Todd County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Todd County property records online
Todd County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Todd County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Todd County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Todd 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 Todd County Records
❌ Myth: "Todd County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Todd County are held by the Minnesota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Todd 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 Todd County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Minnesota state repository has verified, current Todd County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Todd County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Todd 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.toddcountymn.gov — Official Todd County government website
- mncourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.co.todd.mn.us — Wants & warrants — official source
- www.health.state.mn.us — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.mn.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Todd County & Minnesota Records
For records not specific to Todd 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 Todd County, Minnesota
Todd County is located in central Minnesota. The county seat is Long Prairie (official site: https://www.toddcountymn.gov/).
- Population: 25,955
- Households: 9,767
- Median household income: $63,216
- Median home value: $173,200
- Below poverty line: 12.0%
- Land area: 945.1 sq mi
- Population density: 27.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 11
Search Todd County, Minnesota Public Records — SearchSystems.net
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Every link goes directly to an official Minnesota government database for Todd County — always free, fully verified, no middlemen. Part of the Minnesota public records system. Todd County, Minnesota — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk. Browse this PDF list of persons with outstanding warrants in Todd County, Minnesota.
Fourth Judicial District
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The buildings are managed by Hennepin County. Chief Judge Meyer, Kerry W. Assistant Chief Judge Kappelhoff, Mark J. Presiding Judge by Division Civil Court: Sande, Christian M. Criminal Court: Caligiuri, Hilary L. Treatment Courts: Brennan, Amber M. Family Court: Couri, Theresa Juvenile Court: Fellman, Todd M. Probate/Mental Health Court: Koch, William H.
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.
Todd County, MN
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The Records Unit is responsible for the maintenance and dissemination of all records created or collected by the Sheriff’s Office during the course of criminal and non-criminal investigations. This data may be classified as public, private, confidential, or protected nonpublic (MN Statute ...
Inmates — VineLink
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Page 1 of 3 Inmate Roster Printed on May 19, 2026 Front Mugshot
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Conduct - 1st Degree - Penetration or Contact under 14 - Actor > 36m older - Arrest of Adult; · Officer in a Motor Vehicle - Arrest of Adult; 609.165.1b - Felon Convicted Crime of Violence - · Where Appropriate - Arrest of Adult; 609.487.3 - Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle -
Todd County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted
Official Free
Where the Forest Meets the Prairie | Todd County, Minnesota is uniquely located in Central Minnesota, quite literally, “where the forest meets the prairie.”
Warrants | Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
Official Free
See the county’s most wanted fugitives and how you can report their whereabouts.
Birth, Death & Marriage Certificate Application
Official Free
If you are unsure whether the license was purchased in Todd County, feel free to contact us and we can check · If you are interested in obtaining a certified birth, death or marriage certificate you must complete an application (located on Recorder’s main page – right hand side under ...
Minnesota Vital Records and Certificates - MN Dept. of Health
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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
Minnesota Secretary Of State - Registered Voter List Requests
Official Free
Learn about the registered voter information that is available in Minnesota and how to order it.
Find Your Minnesota Voter Registration - MNVotes
Official Free
Use numbers in the month/day/year format: 01/31/1980 for January 31, 1980, for example.Use numbers in the month, day and year format: zero one, thrity-one, nineteen eighty for January 31, 1980, for example · Find your street address starting with either your ZIP Code or county.
Register to Vote or Update Your Registration - MNVotes
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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
Todd County Recorder and Registrar of Titles | Todd County, Minnesota
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The Recorder/Registrar’s office is committed to recording, protecting and preserving documents they are custodians of.
Property Records and Taxpayer Services | Todd County, Minnesota
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The Property Records and Taxpayer Services Department strives to provide quality services and information to the residents of Todd County.
Todd County Recorder
Official Free
Calculate, Collect & Receipt State Deed Tax, Mortgage Registration Tax
Todd County Plats
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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 ...
Business Filing Details
Business, Voter & Other
Minnesota SOS business search.
mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us
2026 Todd County Fee Schedule
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Judicial Real Property Notice · $75 · Torrens Directive (contact Torrens Examiner) (Not a county fee) Battle Point Park - Pavillion Rental · $100 · Todd County Parks and Trails · RECORDER’S OFFICE · (Minimum of returned overage in fees - $10.01) GIS/MIS OFFICE ·
Todd County, MN
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Please contact todd.gis@co.todd.mn.us to report discrepancies or errors. Todd County Interactive Mapping (GISViewer) The GIS Viewer is the best way to keep up to date with the layers that are frequently being added or modified including Parcel ...
License and registration lookup | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
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Check licenses, bonds, certifications and registrations Visit iMS, our licensing management system, to check the status of a license, continuing education completion, work experience, plumbing bond holders and whether there are enforcement actions against a license.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Todd County?
Todd County court cases are searchable through the Fourth Judicial District portal: https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/fourth-judicial-district. Minnesota also operates a state-level case lookup through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Minnesota?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Minnesota counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
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.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Minnesota?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Minnesota BCA that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Minnesota. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.