Minnesota Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Minnesota

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Minnesota, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Minnesota Cities

• Minneapolis
• Rochester

• St. Paul

Minnesota Background Check Contact Information

Minnesota State Website:
http://www.state.mn.us

Attorney General
http://www.ag.state.mn.us

Archives
http://www.mnhs.org/

Legislation Records
http://www.leg.state.mn.us/

Criminal Records
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Bremer Tower
444 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 201-7000
http://www.dps.state.mn.us

Vehicle Ownership Information
Driver and Vehicle Services
445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 296-6911
http://www.mndriveinfo.org

Vital Statistics (marriage/divorce/birth/death)
Minnesota Center for Health Statistics
Post Office Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
(651) 296-8422
http://www.health.state.mn.us

Workers Compensation
Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
405 Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 296-6526
http://www.workerscomp.state.mn.us

Business/Corporate Records
UCC/Tax Liens
Office of the Secretary of State
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55103
(651) 296-2803
http://www.sos.state.mn.us

Civil Records
Court Information Office
Address: 135 Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 297-5532
http://www.mncourts.gov

Civil and Criminal Information by County:

Minnesota Criminal Records

Below are Minnesota's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 180,703

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• Violent Crime:
• Property Crime: 28,542
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 90

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• Forcible Rape:
• Robbery: 1,037
• Aggravated Assault: 4,019
• Burglary: 2,833
• Larceny Theft: 24,552
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 980
• Arson: 177
• Other Assaults: 16,873
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 1,179
• Fraud: 2,721
• Embezzlement: 39
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 1,736
• Vandalism: 3,908
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 1,690
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 966
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 1,463
• Drug Abuse Violations: 17,501
• Gambling: 19
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 664
• Driving Under the Influence: 24,978
• Liquor Laws: 22,990
• Drunkenness: 1
• Disorderly Conduct: 13,095
• Vagrancy: 554
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 34,547
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 2,091

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• Number of Agencies:

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• Estimated Population: