Auditor

The mission of the Otter Tail County Auditor’s Office is to effectively and efficiently administer and implement, in cooperation and under the direction of various state agencies, the duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Minnesota State Legislature. Example of state agencies include the:

• Secretary of State’s Office
• Department of Revenue
• Department of Natural Resources
• State Auditor’s Office
• Department of Public Safety

The County Auditor’s Office is also responsible for providing timely and accurate information and services to the general public, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, various state and local agencies as well as County employees.

For information on service of summons to the county, please see the County Attorney webpage.

Primary Responsibilities & Services

• Property transfers and splits administration
• Specific ordinance enforcement
• Annexations
• Property tax administration
  • Local city and township special assessments
  • Tax levy and rate calculations for county taxing districts
  • Tax increment financing
  • Tax certificates and tax related reports for local and state agencies
  • Delinquent tax administration (collection & forfeitures)
• Issuance of countywide licenses and permits including:
  • Tobacco licenses
  • Liquor licenses
  • Auctioneer licenses
  • Pawnbroker licenses
  • Precious metals dealer licenses
  • Transient merchant licenses
  • Fireworks permits
• Resort sign applications
• Serves on the County Board of Appeal and Equalization, County Extension Committee and County Board of Adjustment