Bloomington Deed Records Search

Bloomington deed records are filed with Hennepin County, which maintains all recorded property transfers, title instruments, mortgage documents, and land records for parcels within the city. This page explains how to access those county records, what online search tools are available, and how city-level assessing and property resources in Bloomington support your research.

Hennepin County Recorder - Bloomington Deeds

All deed records for Bloomington are held at the Hennepin County Recorder's Office, located at 300 S 6th Street, MC-074, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Phone: 612-348-8240. Email: recordsrequest@hennepin.us. The office manages both Abstract and Torrens title systems and handles recording for all Hennepin County cities, including Bloomington.

The recorder processes warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, transfer-on-death deeds (TODDs), and all other instruments affecting real property title in Bloomington. Under Minnesota Statute 507.34, a deed is void against a subsequent purchaser who records first without notice. Every Bloomington buyer should record immediately after closing. Visit the Hennepin County land title records page for more details.

The base recording fee is $46. Deed tax is charged at 0.34% of the net purchase price under Minn. Stat. 287.21. Tax certification under Minn. Stat. 272.12 must be obtained before the recorder will accept a deed. Documents must also meet the formatting requirements of Minn. Stat. 507.093.

Note: Bloomington uses Hennepin County systems for most property records functions, meaning a search of county databases will capture all Bloomington parcels.

Online Search Tools for Bloomington Property

The Hennepin County Property Information Search is the main free tool for Bloomington deed research. Search by address or 13-digit parcel ID (PID). The tool shows current ownership, assessed market value by year, Abstract or Torrens status, tax payment history, and links to recorded documents. Call 612-348-3011 for help with the tool.

Hennepin County also operates RecordEASE Pro for detailed online document searches. Access costs $2.50 per document. You can search by owner name, document number, parcel ID, or legal description. RecordEASE provides images of recorded deeds and other instruments going back decades, useful for title searches on Bloomington parcels.

The Hennepin County GIS portal provides map-based access to Bloomington parcels. Search by address, PID, or Addition (lot and block). The GIS displays parcel boundaries, market values, and whether each parcel is Abstract or Torrens. It links to recorded instrument history, so you can move from a map view to a document search without switching systems.

Bloomington City Assessor

The Bloomington City Assessor's Office manages valuation for approximately 32,000 parcels within city limits. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. While the assessor does not record deeds, assessment records are closely linked to deed research. They show current ownership, property classification, and assessed value, all of which factor into deed tax calculations for Bloomington transfers.

If you are researching a Bloomington property and need to verify current ownership before pulling recorded documents, the city assessor's database is a fast starting point. The office also handles homestead applications, which affect tax rates and which trigger the spousal signature requirement under Minn. Stat. 507.02 for any conveyance of homestead property.

The image below shows the Bloomington City Assessor's online portal.

The assessor portal gives ownership and valuation data for Bloomington parcels, which is often the first step in any deed research project.

Deed Types and Recording Rules

Bloomington property transfers most commonly use warranty deeds or quitclaim deeds under Minn. Stat. 507.07. A warranty deed carries covenants of title from the seller. A quitclaim deed transfers only the grantor's current interest with no promises. Both must be notarized before submission to the Hennepin County Recorder.

Homestead property owned by a married person requires both spouses to sign under Minn. Stat. 507.02. This applies to many Bloomington residential properties. A deed missing a required spousal signature creates a title defect. Transfer-on-death deeds are available under Minn. Stat. 507.071 for Bloomington owners who want to pass property at death without probate.

Bloomington has both Abstract and Torrens parcels. Torrens title is governed by Minn. Stat. ch. 508 and processed through the Hennepin County Examiner of Titles. The Hennepin County GIS shows which system applies to each parcel before you submit a deed for recording.

Note: Building inspections and permits are processed through the City of Bloomington and are separate from deed recording. Open permits can affect a property sale, so it is worth checking permit status as part of pre-closing due diligence.

Recording Deeds Protects Bloomington Buyers

Minnesota's recording system rewards speed. Under Minn. Stat. 507.34, the buyer who records first, without prior notice of a competing claim, holds the winning title. A Bloomington buyer who does not record their deed right away risks losing ownership to someone else. This is not a theoretical risk. It happens in delayed recordings and private transfers.

Most professional title companies record Bloomington deeds the same day as closing or within a day or two. In direct sales between individuals or family transfers, it is easy to forget. But a signed deed sitting in a drawer is not protected. Once recorded, the deed becomes part of the permanent Hennepin County public record that every future title searcher will review. That public record protects every owner who follows.

Nearby Cities

Deed records for these nearby communities are also filed with their respective county recorders.