Beltrami Property Records

Beltrami County, Minnesota, has eight cities, including its county seat, Bemidji. In Beltrami County, MN, property records are vital resources, providing comprehensive insights into the history of properties, which are essential for various legal and financial transactions.

With a median household income of $55,834, Beltrami County property records depict a median home value of $145,854 and a median rent of $739. Regarding property taxation, the county reported a median property tax rate of 1.38% of the home's assessed value.

Property records in Beltrami County, MN, fall under the custody of the  County Recorder. Established by the State Legislature, the Recorder's office preserves real estate documents, including plats, deeds, liens, mortgages, and other miscellaneous instruments archived for public inspection online and on-site.

These official records can be searched using the grantor/grantee name, document number, legal description, and document type and can be retrieved by the public remotely in three ways.

The  Tapestry program offers fee-based access to online records for occasional users. In contrast, regular users can subscribe to the  Laredo system, which requires a login and password, with subscription plans reflected in the  County Recorder Online Access Agreement. The earliest index date for these online archives is July 1987, and the earliest image date is January 1997.

Furthermore, property documents can be conveniently requested by calling the County Recorder at (218) 333-4170 or via email at charlene.sturk@co.beltrami.mn.us. Alternatively, the Recorder's office at the County Administration Building, 701 Minnesota Ave., Bemidji, MN, can cater to in-person access.

Fees for obtaining copies of property records from the County Recorder's office include $3 for the first five pages plus $0.25 per additional page for standard documents, $10 for a plat copy, $5 for a partial plat photocopy, and a $5 service fee for documents sent via mail or email. Copies from property record books cost $5 per copy.

For zoning verification, individuals can consult the  Environmental Services Department at (218) 333-4158. Under this department, the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment are tasked with developing environmental policies and shoreland management zones, reviewing land use applications, and holding public hearings.