Lookup Public Records in Wright County, Minnesota. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Wright County, Minnesota Overview
Wright County is located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The county was formed in 1855 and named after Silas Wright (1795-1847), former United States Senator from New York (1833-1844). The county seat is Buffalo. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 128,470 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 714 square miles of which 661 square miles is land and 53 square miles is water. Wright County borders the following counties: Sherburne County to the northeast; Hennepin County to the east; Carver County to the southeast; McLeod County to the southwest; Meeker County to the west and Stearns County to the northwest. Wright County has 19 zip codes. The zip codes are 55301, 55302, 55313, 55320, 55321, 55327, 55328, 55330, 55341, 55349, 55358, 55362, 55363, 55373, 55374, 55376, 55382, 55388 and 55390. The most populated zip code is 55313.
Wright County Assessor’s Office Information
The primary functions of a County Assessor’s Office are; estimate values, classify property and accepts applications for property tax credits. Assessors view each parcel of real estate to appraise its market value. The assessor also determines the classification or use of each parcel. For instance, property may be Residential Homestead (owner-occupied), Relative Residential Homestead (relative of owner is occupant), Residential Non-Homestead, Agricultural, or Commercial/Industrial. Each classification is taxed and receives credits at a different percentage of market value. These percentages are set by the state legislature.
The filing/recording fee schedule for Wright County Assessor’s Office can be found in the following link:
Tony Rasmuson, SAMA is the County Assessor of Wright County. Rasmuson can be contacted at (763) 682-7367.
The physical address of the Wright County Assessor’s Office is:
10 Second St. NW, Room 100
Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: (763) 682-7367
Fax: (763) 684-4553
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wright County Court Administration Office Information
Court Administration provides case management for all court cases processed in Wright County District Court including criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, traffic, and conciliation courts. In addition, this department collects all court fees and fines, schedules court appearances, maintains court records, and coordinates jury qualification and selection.
Monica Tschumper is the Court Administrator of Wright County. Tschumper can be contacted at (763) 682-7539.
The filing/recording fee schedule for Wright County Court Administration Office can be found in the following link:
The physical address of the Wright County Court Administration Office is:
10 NW 2nd St.
Room C201
Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: (763) 682-7539
Fax: (763) 682-7300
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wright County Recorder’s Office Information
The Office of the County Recorder is the custodian of over 350 different types of historical legal documents pertaining to real estate. The Office of the County Recorder is responsible for the evaluation, recording, protection and preservation of all real estate documents in accordance with State Statutes. Some of the most commonly recorded documents include Deeds, Mortgages, Assignments, Satisfactions, Easements, Liens and Plats.
Tanya West is the County Recorder and Registrar of Titles of Wright County. Levitt can be contacted at (763) 682-7357 or via email at [email protected].
The filing/recording fee schedule for Wright County Recorder’s Office can be found in the following link:
The physical address of the Wright County Recorder’s Office is:
Wright County Recorder
10 2nd St. NW, Room 210
Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: (763) 682-7357
Fax: (763) 684-4558
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
| Wright, MN Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 159,080 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,480 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 83 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 129 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 2,531 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 1,742 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 2,138 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 6,240 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 758 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 6,516 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 1,585 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 53,470 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 126 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 233 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 13,544 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 2,364 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 20,303 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 7,270 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 67 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 743 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 940 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,390 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 270 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 480 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 12,888 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 209 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 316 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 528 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 15 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 9,629 |
| Wright County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Wright 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: | Wright County Marriage License |
| Location: | Wright County Auditor/Treasurer, 10 Nw Second Street, Buffalo, Minnesota, 55313 |
| Phone: | 763-682-7597 |
Wright County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 10 2nd St NW #210, Buffalo, MN 55313, United States
Phone: 763-682-7357