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1. What is Torrens Property?

Torrens title is a system of registration of land titles by District Court Order resulting in the creation of a Certificate of Title with all subsequent transactions affecting the property noted upon the certificate. The Certificate of Title is conclusive as to the state of title.

2. Recording Documents

Upon the presentation of a document for filing in Torrens, the Certificate of Title is examined. All instruments presented for filing in the Torrens system are reviewed for compliance prior to acceptance. Upon filing, documents are issued a sequential document number and the date and time of the filing is noted upon the document.

3. Searching the Database

The Recorder office has a full book tract index for all registered parcels. Torrens documents are also entered into a computer index that searches by grantor, grantee, document number or legal description. A public terminal is available in our office for searches in this index. Our staff is available to give you a quick tutorial so you may use these records quickly and efficiently. If you have the need to search this database often, it is also available on the internet on a subscription basis. If you would like more information on this service, please see the LandShark application.

4. Requesting Copies of Documents

Recording documents is our first priority. Requests for copies that are emailed, mailed or faxed to our office are handled in the order they are received. Isanti County does not perform abstracting services or title searches; however, we can prepare a Certificate of Condition of Registrar for a fee.

5. Disclaimer

In accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 481.02 and in the public interest, we refrain from giving legal advice and preparing documents. For your protection, we observe this policy always. We strongly urge you to consult with your real estate attorney if you require this service.

In addition, our office does not have abstractors or researchers available to the public.  Any information provided is a courtesy for reference purposes and does not carry any warranties or fitness for particular use.