Eagan Deed Records Search

Eagan deed records are filed with Dakota County, which maintains all recorded property transfers, title instruments, mortgage documents, and land records for parcels within Eagan. This page explains how to access those county records, what the Dakota County online systems offer, and what city-level property resources in Eagan support deed research.

Dakota County Recorder - Eagan Deeds

All deed records for Eagan are held at the Dakota County Recorder's Office, located at 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. For property records and mapping questions, call 651-438-4576. The county recorder handles warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, releases, TODDs, and all other recorded instruments affecting Eagan property title. More information is available at the Dakota County property records page.

Under Minnesota Statute 507.34, a deed not recorded is void against a subsequent buyer who records without notice. Recording promptly after closing is essential for every Eagan property transfer. The base recording fee is $46. Deed tax under Minn. Stat. 287.21 is 0.33% of the net purchase price. Tax certification under Minn. Stat. 272.12 must be obtained before recording can proceed.

All documents submitted for recording must comply with the formatting standards in Minn. Stat. 507.093. Dakota County uses RecordEASE for online deed document access. Occasional users pay $5 per session plus $1 per search plus $2 per document. Monthly subscribers pay $30 plus $0.50 per search plus $1.50 per document.

Eagan City Property Information

The City of Eagan provides a property information portal at cityofeagan.com/propertyinfo, where you can view property records, special assessments, and zoning information for Eagan parcels. This is useful before pulling full deed records from the county, as it provides a quick overview of current ownership and any city-level assessments that may affect the property.

The image below shows the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes website, which provides the statutory text that governs all Eagan deed recording requirements.

The Revisor of Statutes site provides access to all Minnesota recording statutes that apply to Eagan property transfers, including the key deed recording and deed tax laws.

Eagan Building Inspections and Permits

The Eagan Building Inspections office can be reached at 651-675-5675. Eagan offers ePermits for online residential permit submissions, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A new permitting portal launched April 29, 2024, replacing the previous system. Building permit records are separate from deed records but matter during property due diligence before a transfer closes.

The image below shows the Minnesota Department of Revenue website, which governs deed tax rules that apply to all Eagan property transfers.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue oversees deed tax administration under Minn. Stat. 287.21, which applies to every Eagan property transfer involving consideration.

Note: Eagan building permit records are maintained by the city. Deed records are held at the Dakota County Recorder's Office in Hastings.

Deed Types Used in Eagan

Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds are the most common deed types in Eagan. Both are governed by Minn. Stat. 507.07. Warranty deeds include covenants from the seller that title is good and will be defended. Quitclaim deeds pass only the grantor's interest without any promises. Both must be signed and notarized before submission to Dakota County.

For homestead property owned by a married person, both spouses must sign under Minn. Stat. 507.02. Transfer-on-death deeds are available under Minn. Stat. 507.071 for Eagan owners who want to name a beneficiary without probate. Eagan parcels on the Torrens system are processed through the Dakota County Examiner of Titles under Minn. Stat. ch. 508.

Why Recording Matters for Eagan Properties

Recording at the Dakota County Recorder's Office creates the legal protection that every Eagan buyer needs. Under Minnesota's race-notice rule in Minn. Stat. 507.34, the buyer who records first without prior notice wins over any competing claim. An unrecorded Eagan deed provides no protection against a later buyer who records. Recording should happen as soon as possible after closing.

The recorded deed also becomes the foundation for every future title search and title insurance policy on the property. Lenders require recorded deeds before funding mortgages. Title companies check the record before issuing coverage. Once on file at Dakota County, the deed is part of the permanent chain of title that supports all future Eagan property transactions.

Nearby Cities

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