This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official Polk County documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies. Official records must come from the government office that keeps them.
Need an Official Document?
Here is where to look for the records most people ask about in Polk County:
- Court case files and certified court copies: Polk County District Court Administration, 816 Marin Ave, Suite 210, Crookston, MN 56716, 218-281-2332, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Marriage certificates and marriage licenses: Polk County Recorder, 612 N Broadway, Room 225, Crookston, MN 56716, 218-281-3464, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Divorce records: District Court dissolution files through Polk County Court Administration, not the Recorder
- Probate, wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships: Probate Division of District Court through Polk County Court Administration
- Criminal and arrest records from the Sheriff's Office: Polk County Sheriff's Records Department, 600 Bruce Street, Crookston, MN 56716, 218-281-0431
- Jail roster and custody questions: Northwest Regional Corrections Center, 816 Marin Avenue, Suite 110, Crookston, MN 56716, 218-470-8100
- Traffic tickets and warrant-status direction found in county FAQ: Court Administration or the county-listed warrant and traffic number, 218-470-8001, during business hours