Lookup Public Records in Rock County, Minnesota. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Rock County, Minnesota Overview
Rock County is located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The county was formed in 1857 and named after Large rocky plateau located within the county, known as “the mound.” The county seat is Luverne. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 9,520 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 483 square miles of which 482 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. Rock County borders the following counties: Pipestone County to the north; Murray County to the northeast; Nobles County to the east; Lyon County, Iowa to the south; Minnehaha County, South Dakota to the west and Moody County, South Dakota to the northwest.Rock County has 13 zip codes. The zip codes are 56116, 56128, 56129, 57030, 56134, 56138, 56144, 56146, 56147, 56156, 56158, 56173 and 57068. The most populated zip code is 56156.
Rock County Land Records Office Information
The Rock County Land Records Office conducts the assessment of property and the recording and retention of documents relating to real estate transactions. The office acts as the satellite office for the Secretary of State to provide UCC filings and retrieval services on local level. The Rock County Land Records Office also provides GIS services and serves as the custodian of the vital statistic records for the County. Other services provided by the Rock County Land Records Office are:
- Vital statistic records
- Birth and death certificates
- Marriage applications
- Ministerial recording of ordination documents
- Notary public
- Genealogy searches
The mailing address of the Rock County Land Records Office is:
P.O. Box 509
Luverne, MN 56156
The physical address of the Rock County Land Records Office is:
204 E. Brown Street
Luverne, MN 56156
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (507) 283-5022
Fax: (507) 283-1343
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tom Houselogis the Rock County Land Records Director. He can be contacted at (507) 283-5022 or emailed at [email protected]
| Rock, MN Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 12,445 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 271 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 157 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 2,435 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 332 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 52 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 232 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 4,581 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 623 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 1,786 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 127 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 107 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 80 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 415 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 673 |
| Rock County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Rock 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: | Rock County Marriage License |
| Location: | Rock County Land Records, 204 East Brown Street, Luverne, Minnesota, 56156 |
| Phone: | 507-283-5014 |
Rock County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 204 E Brown St, Luverne, MN 56156, United States
Phone: 507-283-5014