Lookup Public Records in Pope County, Minnesota. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Pope County, Minnesota Overview
Pope County is located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The county was formed in 1862 and named after John Pope, a United States Army general during the Dakota War of 1862. The county seat is Glenwood. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 10,932 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 717 square miles of which 670 square miles is land and 47 square miles is water. Pope County borders the following counties: Douglas County to the north; Stearns County to the east; Kandiyohi County to the southeast; Swift County to the south; Stevens County to the west and Grant County to the northwest. Pope County has 12 zip codes. The zip codes are 56308, 56215, 56316, 56226, 56323, 56327, 56334, 56244, 56343, 56349, 56381 and 56385. The most populated zip code is 56334.
Pope County Recorder’s Office Information
The Pope County Recorder’s Office records all documents pertaining to real estate in Pope County. All deeds, mortgages, releases and other documents are filed in this office. The County Recorder is referred to as the Registrar of Titles when working under the Torrens System. The Registrar must examine all documents presented, determine if legal requirements of transfer are met and issue a Certificate of Title. When property is held in trust, estate, or is part of a court proceeding, the Examiner of Titles issues a Directive to the Registrar of Titles regarding how to proceed.
The Recorder’s Office also preserves the records of births, deaths, and marriages occurring in, or affecting residents of Pope County. These records are viewed regularly by genealogists, schools, and hospitals.
The County Recorder also serves as the Passport Acceptance Agent of Pope County. This office does passport photos. A certified birth certificate is also required for a passport and can be issued by this office for births occurring in the State of Minnesota. Other duties of the County Recorder include keeping records of separations and discharges of veterans of armed services, filing of state and federal tax liens and bankruptcy proceedings, and the filing of Minnesota notary public licenses.
The physical address of the Pope County Recorder’s Office is:
130 East Minnesota Avenue,
Glenwood, MN 56334
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (320) 634-7840
Fax: (320) 634-4062
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Barb Tamteis the Pope County Recorder. She can be contacted at (320) 634-7840 or emailed at [email protected]
| Pope, MN Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 15,590 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 175 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 460 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 222 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 297 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 532 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 85 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 408 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 78 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 5,045 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 853 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 73 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 4,397 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 301 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 69 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 129 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,260 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 56 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 507 |
| Pope County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Pope County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage License – Ch. 551, 551.101 – 551.111 and Barring of dower; antenuptial pecuniary provisions – Ch. 558, §558.16 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Pope County Marriage License |
| Location: | Pope County Recorder, 130 East Minnesota Avenue, Glenwood, Minnesota, 56334 |
| Phone: | 320-634-5723 |
Pope County Recorder’s Office
Address: 130 East Minnesota Avenue, Glenwood, MN 56334, USA
Phone: (320) 634-7840