Location guide · Minneapolis, MN
Find a property owner in Minneapolis, Minnesota
In Minneapolis, owner research starts with the Hennepin County property information search and the Hennepin County property records (recording). Those official sources cover parcel, ownership and recorded-deed details one property at a time. When you are working a farm, expired list or absentee-owner list, a single-screen tool resolves every address to the owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
Where Minneapolis property records live
Minneapolis is in Hennepin County.
- Hennepin County property information search — Owner of record, values and tax data for Hennepin County parcels (search from hennepin.us).
- Hennepin County property records (recording) — Recorded abstract and Torrens documents (search from hennepin.us).
What to know about owner lookups in Minneapolis
Minnesota keeps two land systems. Abstract property is tracked through recorded documents, while Torrens (registered) property has a certificate of title. Hennepin County has a significant amount of Torrens land, so check which system a parcel uses.
Minnesota requires an electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value (eCRV) on most transfers, so sale prices generally reach the public record.
Unmask an LLC that owns a Minneapolis property
If a deed in Minneapolis names an LLC, search that exact entity name in the Minnesota business search; the registered agent and any listed managers or members are your lead.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Minneapolis?
Start with the Hennepin County property information search to identify the parcel by address, then check the Hennepin County property records (recording) for the recorded deed that names the owner. Minneapolis is in Hennepin County. For more than a handful of addresses, an owner-data tool is faster.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Minneapolis?
Public records in Minnesota are open to anyone, so the lookup itself is fine. Before you call, remove Do Not Call numbers and make sure texts comply with the TCPA. Some states add their own telemarketing rules on top.
What is Torrens property in Minneapolis?
Registered land with a certificate of title issued by the county. Ownership is shown on the current certificate, not by tracing a chain of recorded deeds.