Examiner of Titles
The Examiner of Titles and deputy examiners are attorneys appointed by district court judges to perform the judicial, administrative and legal adviser duties, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 508, specified in the Minnesota Land Registration Act, also known as the Torrens Act .
What we do
- Issue reports and conduct hearings in court cases involving the registration of land titles or disputes/problems with land which have been previously registered.
- Act as legal adviser to the Registrar of Titles who is responsible for recording title documents (e.g. deeds, mortgages, liens) submitted to the Registrar and for issuing Certificates of Title.
- Issue certain directives and certifications to the Registrar of Titles regarding Torrens title matters.
Deletion Table
Describes when and how items will be dropped from certificates of title. Copy of the deletion table.
Request deletion of recitals or memorials
Requests for Approval
Instructions for requesting a Certificate of Examiner approval of documents.
Courts and Forms
Related Resources
The Examiner of Titles deals with Torrens title to real estate. The services listed below are not provided by the Examiner of Titles office. Please use the links below to learn more:
- Recording and research questions
- Power of Attorney (POA)
- Homestead
- Property tax questions
- Transfer on Death Deed (TODD)
- Vehicle Titles
- Vital Records
- Birth Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Marriage/Wedding Officiant
- Medical Examiner