• Calculates proposed and certified tax rates and taxes
• Prepares Truth in Taxation notices
• Prepares and prints all property tax statements
• Maintains ditch and special assessment records
• Collects delinquent taxes
• Prepares settlement distributions
• Completes Tax Searches ($2 / parcel)
• Handles Confession of Judgements
• Conducts Tax Forfeited Land Sales on behalf of the County

The Auditor-Treasurer is the chief financial officer of all county funds and cash assets and handles all funds received or paid out by the County. The Auditor-Treasurer is responsible for investing all county money pursuant to Minnesota Statutes and securing collateral to protect the County funds.

The Auditor-Treasurers office balances and deposits all collections of County funds on a regular basis. Reconciles several bank accounts every month and prepares a trial balance of each fund every month.

The county Auditor-Treasurer's office is responsible for the mailing of approximately 9,500 tax statements annually along with the collection of all real estate, mobile home and personal property taxes. Also maintains escrow accounts on property taxes with escrow agencies.

A penalty will be applied to all late payments of property taxes in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. The County Auditor-Treasurer is also responsible for the procedures of collection of delinquent Mobile Home taxes.

The Auditor-Treasurer's office processes Deeds for the State Deed Tax before recording with the County Recorders office. These funds are collected along with Mortgage Registration Tax and paid to the State of Minnesota each month.

Each year the County Auditor-Treasurers records and books are audited and must be in compliance with the State Auditors rules and regulations. Reports are prepared and submitted for their audit upon request

• Serves as the central accounting office for the county
• Provides financial information for many internal and external requests
• Processes the accounts payable for most of the county funds
• Processes the accounts receivable for all funds
• Coordinates and prepares the annual budget
• Prepares schedules for the annual audit
• Prepares the financial statement summary for publication
• County Capital Assets
• Administers insurance records for the county
• Maintains county policies

• Processes payroll for all county departments
• Maintains payroll system database
• Administers employee benefits

• Liquor License
• Tobacco License
• Auctioneer License
• Maintains ditch and special assessment records
• Transient Merchant License
• Game & Fish License
• Deputy Registar-License Bureau

• Serves as the Chief Election Office for the county
• Maintains Statewide Voter Registration System data base for Pennington County
• Voter Registration Cards – Please print and mail to Pennington County Auditors Office
• Absentee Ballot Application – Please print and mail to Pennington County Auditors Office
• Maintain precinct ranges - Precinct Finder (where do I vote)
• Precinct Caucus Finder
• Trains all election judges
• Handles the filing for County offices
• Responsible for the preparation of ballots
• Conducts public accuracy tests on the election equipment
• Tabulates election results and responsible to report to Secretary of State
• Conducts canvassing board

• Township Officers List

Passport Services

Passport Applications Accepted

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Pennington County Auditor/Treasurer's Office

101 Main Avenue North

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

218-683-7000

For the most up-to-date passport and international travel information please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html, the only official website for:

• Downloadable Application Forms
• Current Requirements and Fees
• Travel Warnings
• Consular Information Sheets (on every country in the world)...
• Covid Traveling Updates

To obtain a United States Passport you will need to present the following:

1. A completed passport application (must be signed in person) - this can be obtained from the County Auditor/Treasurer's Office or by clicking on the link above and find the Passport Application.
2. A certified copy of a Birth Certificate from the County or State level (Not a hospital certificate).
3. One passport photograph that meets passport requirements (Thrifty White, Walmart and Thoele Photography take passport photographs).
4. Primary Identification (One of the following):

• • Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport
  • Naturalization Certificate
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Current Government ID (city, state or federal)
  • Current Military ID (military and dependants)

Minors 15 and under must appear with both parents and the parents must present a valid Driver's License. Minors 16 and older, if they have a valid Driver's License, may appear without a parent. If a minor 16 years old or older has no I.D., one parent must appear with the minor.  

Fees

Passport Book

Adult: (16 & over)

$130.00 personal check, money order or cashiers check to US Dept of State

$35.00 cash or check to Pennington County Treasurer

Under 16:

$100.00 personal check, money order or cashiers check to US Dept of State

$35.00 cash or check to Pennington County Treasurer

Passport Card

Adult: (16 and over)

$30.00 personal check, money order or cashiers check to US Dept of State

$35.00 cash or check to Pennington County Treasurer

Under 16:

$15.00 personal check, money order or cashiers check to US Dept of State

$35.00 cash or check to Pennington County Treasurer

Combination Adult Passport Book & Card

$160.00 personal check, money order or cashiers check to US Dept of State

$35.00 cash or check to Pennington County Treasurer.

Processing time varies. Please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html for the most current up to date processing time.