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RECORDS
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I get a copy of a report?
We do not automatically mail out copies of reports. Copies of accident reports, arrest and other incidents handled by the Sheriff’s Office are available for release either by contacting the Records Unit at 320-214-6700 Option 4 or by sending a written request to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, Records Unit, Suite 101, Willmar, MN 56201.
Accident reports for the driver, owner, witness, and passenger of the car can have the report at no cost. Insurance companies need to have a signed release from their insured and the cost is .25 cents for each page. All other reports are .25 cents for each page. Photo fees vary. Checks should be made payable to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office.
2. What kind of information cannot be released?
Any report marked “CONFIDENTIAL”, any juvenile reports and/or juvenile names, Social Service reports, anything involving vulnerable adults, victim’s names and any report currently under investigation or where the release of said report might jeopardize the safety and welfare of the people involved.
3. I need a copy of my accident report for my insurance company?
You are paying your insurance company in premiums to take care of you when you have an accident. Ask them to send a request to our office, a signed release, along with a $4.00 check made out to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office. These requests are handled weekly by our Records staff.
4. Where do I go to get a gun permit?
Come down to our office and pick up the appropriate forms from the Records Unit. You will be notified within approximately two weeks. There is no cost for permits to purchase. Permits to carry are good for five years and the fee is $100.00 plus you must have a certificate of firearms training. Below are two local business that offer the training.
Peart & Associates Elite Protective Services Inc.
500 SW Industrial Drive PO Box 117
Willmar MN 56201 New London, MN 56273
Phone: 320-235-1137 Phone: 320-354-4196
Fax: 320-235-9522 Fax: 320-354-4196
Email: keckoff@tds.net
5. How do I get a copy of my driving record?
We can not release driving records. Please contact the Minnesota Department of Public Safety @ (651) 215-1335
6. I need a records check for adoption/passport/visa?
Simply mail or bring your forms to the Records Unit. We offer this service free of charge. A notary is also available free of charge if required.
7. I received a ticket. Can I mail in my fine? How do I find out how much my fine is? Where do I go to pay for my ticket?
All these questions can be answered by contacting Kandiyohi County Court Administration at 320-231-6206. You do not pay any fines at the Sheriff’s Office. All fines for citations are paid through Court Administration. If you are offered the driving awareness diversion class, that fee is paid to the Sheriff’s Office.
8. Where do I go to post bail or satisfy a warrant?
You need to report to the Jail Division in the Law Enforcement Center.
9. My car was towed by your agency. Where do I get it back?
As long as your car has been cleared for release, The registered owner needs to go to the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center and pay the tow fees. Payment for the tow must be in cash and in the exact amount (no checks, credit cards, or any other form of payment is accepted and no change is given). Most of the time proof of insurance and or proof of ownership is required as well. Also, a valid driver needs to be lined up to drive the vehicle out of the impound lot. After all of the paperwork and payment is taken care of you will drive out to the impound lot where a WPD employee will release your vehicle to you. The lobby of the Law Enforcement Center is open 24hrs a day 365 days a year and you can get your vehicle out of impound at anytime.
10. Where do I go to have my fingerprints taken?
Fingerprinting is done in the Jail Division in the Law Enforcement Center. There is a fee of $10 for this service. You must bring your own fingerprinting cards and a photo ID. Times for fingerprinting are:
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
11. Where do I get information about road restrictions?
Contact Kandiyohi County Public Works at 320-235-3266
12. Are there notary publics at the police station?
Yes. The secretaries for the police department are notaries and are present Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm.