Nicollet County Permits (Minnesota)

The Nicollet County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Nicollet County permits. Clerks in Nicollet County, Minnesota may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Nicollet County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Nicollet County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Lafayette City Clerk Lafayette MN 700 9th Street 56054 507-228-8241

Nicollet County Clerk St. Peter MN 501 South Minnesota Avenue 56082 507-934-7850


A Nicollet County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Nicollet County, Minnesota issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Nicollet County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Nicollet County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Nicollet County Planning and Zoning Department St. Peter MN 501 South Minnesota Avenue 56082 507-934-0251

St Peter Building Department St. Peter MN 227 South Front Street 56082 507-934-0662

St Peter Planning Department St. Peter MN 227 South Front Street 56082 507-931-4840