Lookup Public Records in Traverse County, Minnesota. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Traverse County, Minnesota Overview

Traverse County is located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The county was formed in 1862 and named after Lake Traverse, a lake located in the county. The county seat is Wheaton. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 3,445 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 586 square miles of which 574 square miles is land and 12 square miles is water. Traverse County borders the following counties: Wilkin County to the north; Grant County to the northeast; Stevens County to the southeast; Big Stone County to the south; Roberts County, South Dakota to the southwest and Richland County, North Dakota to the northwest. Traverse County has nine zip codes. The zip codes are 56211, 56219, 56221, 56236, 56240, 56248, 56274, 56583 and 56296. The most populated zip code is 56296.

Traverse County Recorder’s Office Information

The County Recorder of Traverse County is the custodian of all legal records pertaining to real estate, birth, death, marriage, notary public, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Central Notification System (CNS) and tax liens. The Recorder’s Office also serves as a Passport Agent for the U. S. Department of State Passport Services. The County Recorder also acts as the Registrar of Titles. The County Recorder reviews each document before recording to determine if the document will cloud the title.

The mailing address of the Traverse County Recorder’s Office is:

P.O. Box 487
Wheaton, MN 56296

The physical address of the Traverse County Recorder’s Office is:

702 2nd Ave N,
Wheaton, MN 56296
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (320) 422-7735
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

LeAnn Peyton is the Traverse County Recorder. She can be contacted at (320) 422-7735 or emailed at [email protected]

Additional Traverse County Recorder’s Office Staff:

Jody Hofer, Deputy Recorder
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (320) 422-7745

Traverse County Assessor’s Office Information

The Traverse County Assessor’s Office is responsible for estimating the market value and determining the classification of all property for real estate tax purposes, as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes and the directives of the Commissioners of Revenue. The County Assessor’s Office is also responsible for determining which properties qualify for homestead, maintains assessment records, notifies taxpayers annually of their valuation and classification, and attends local and State Board of Equalization meetings.

The mailing address of the Traverse County Assessor’s Office is:

P.O. Box 813
Wheaton, MN 56296

The physical address of the Traverse County Assessor’s Office is:

702 2nd Ave N,
Wheaton, MN 56296
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (320) 422-7735
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Dianne Reinart is the Traverse County Assessor. She can be contacted at (320) 422-7735 or emailed at [email protected]

Traverse County Assessor’s Office Staff:

Kayla Kleindl, Deputy Assessor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (320) 422-7735

Traverse, MN Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-20094,822
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-200961
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-20093
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-200949
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-200950
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009106
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009202
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009112
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-200923
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20092,093
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-200931
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009309
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-20096
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009534
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009113
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20094
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-200910
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-200922
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-200928
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20094
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009500
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-200926
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20092
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-20092
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20094
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009341
Traverse County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Traverse 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:Traverse County Marriage License
Location:Traverse County Recorder, 702 2Nd Avenue North, Wheaton, Minnesota, 56296
Phone:320-563-4622

Traverse County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office

Address: 702 2nd Ave N, Wheaton, MN 56296, United States
Phone: 320-563-4622

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