Hours of Operation
Court House
M-F 8 am-4:30 pm
Closed Holidays
Sheriff's Office
Open 24 hours
West Door
Passports
We are accepting passport applications BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY.
To schedule your appointment please call 218-927-7332.
You will need to have your required documents, photo and completed application at the time of your appointment.
Forms and detailed information can be found at travel.state.gov
What's Happening in Aitkin County!
- 1st Floor: Veterans Services, Auditor, Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer, License Center
- 2nd Floor: Environmental Services, Soil Water Conservation District, Survey/GIS
Aitkin County Government Offices
- Help Line: 218-927-7276
- Court Administration: 218-927-7350
- Health & Human Services: 218-927-7200 or 800-328-3744
- Highway Department: 218-927-3741
- Planning and Zoning 218-927-7342
- Sheriff's Department: 218-927-7435 or 888-900-2138 or
in case of Emergency: 911
Check 'Directory' above for contact information for most individual County Departments: phone numbers, email and/or addresses.
News & Notices
Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief Grants to Begin Accepting Applications September 20;
Informational Resources Available Today
A total of $64,200,000 is available in grants for Minnesotan owned and operated businesses that can demonstrate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applicants that qualify and are selected will receive a grant amount between $10,000 and $25,000 based on the number of full-time equivalent (FTEs) employees on staff. To be eligible, businesses must operate in Minnesota and be majority owned by a resident of Minnesota. Additional eligibility requirements and application information can be found at DEED’s Main Street COVID Relief Grants Program page.
We will be holding informational sessions; please find the dates and details below.
AITKIN COUNTY YARD WASTE COMPOSTING SITE
The Aitkin County yard waste compost site will re-open on Thursdays and Fridays from noon until 4:00 pm, beginning May 20, 2021 and will be closed this fall at a To Be Determined time. The yard waste composting site is adjacent to the Oak Ridge Demolition Landfill, which is located 5 miles south of Aitkin on Highway 169, and then right on 310th Lane. Access is through the Oak Ridge Demolition Landfill. Only leaves, grass clippings (no plastic bags), and brush less than four inch diameter are accepted at the site, NO TREE STUMPS. Site will be monitored and citizens are strongly encouraged to not bring prohibited materials. Prohibited materials could result in the closing of the facility. Questions can be directed to the Aitkin County Environmental Services Department at 218-927-7342 or aitkinpz@co.aitkin.mn.us.
- Electronics Recycling Event
- Order your 2020 Aitkin Plat Book!
- Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Notice Of Vacancy: Aitkin Airport Commission
- Minnesota Open Appointment Act: Application For Service On A City/County/State Agency
- Public Notice: Social Services Block Grant - Annual Report
- Aitkin County Body Worn Camera Policy Draft 3-9-20
- 2022-2023 Child Care Assistance Program Plan for Public Notice \
- Aitkin County is updating our Emergency Alert System - Click Here.
- Multiple Committee positions are open at this time. For information, click here.
- Which Dept. should I contact for my Property Tax Questions
- More News and Notices
VISION
We strive to be a county of safe, vibrant communities that place value on good stewardship of local resources.
MISSION
To provide outstanding service in a fiscally responsible manner through innovation and collaboration with respect for all.
CORE VALUES
We achieve outstanding customer service through these core values: Collaboration ⚬ Innovation ⚬ Integrity ⚬ People-Focused ⚬ Professionalism