An examiner’s directive is a written directive to the registrar of titles directing the registrar to do something to affect current title or to transfer title. This is a statutory authority for the examiner of titles to administratively affect or transfer title. The examiner's directive is recordable without an acknowledgment.
Removing documents from a certificate of title
Your certificate of title may show liens or interests that are no longer valid. To learn if those interests will be dropped by the registrar or require an examiner’s directive review the list of document types and applicable authority (PDF, 1MB).
Request an exchange certificate
Request an exchange certificate by contacting the registrar of titles at recordinginfo@hennepin.us. (Minnesota Statute 508.421)
Request an examiner’s directive
There is no fee for an examiner’s directive, but a recording fee applies. Do not e-record a directive request without first contacting the examiner’s office.
Request process
Send an email to ex.titles@hennepin.us. The email must include all the following:
- Submitter’s name, company, phone number and email address
- Request made on behalf of (registered owner or other party in interest)
- Certificate of Title number
- Type of directive request
- Relevant document numbers
- The authority for the request
- Copies of any supporting documentation (e.g., affidavit)
Do not include copies of recorded documents or title commitments
Request review
We will review your request. You will receive either an email of
- Instructions on how to e-record your directive request and supporting documentation, or
- A rejection memo
Additional information
- A completed examiner’s directive will appear on the recording coversheet attached to the directive request.
- E-recording information can be found on the Recorder – Registrar of Titles website.
- Minnesota Statute Chapters 508 and 508A
Resources for common directive types
Cancellation of contract for deed (PDF, 1MB) Requesting a directive to remove the memorials of a contract for deed and notice of cancellation of contract for deed
Correct name on certificate – person (DOCX, 1MB) Requesting correction to individual’s name on certificate of title (Minnesota Statute 508.71, Subdivision 3)
Correct marital status on certificate (DOCX, 1MB) Requesting a correction on individual's marital status on certificate of title (Minnesota Statute 508.71, Subdivision 3)
Correct name on certificate – entity (DOCX, 1MB) Requesting correction to entity name, type of entity, or state of organization on certificate of title (Minnesota Statute 508.71, Subdivision 3)
Condominium declaration or amended/supplemental declaration (PDF, 1MB) Requesting examiner approval to record declaration (Minnesota Statute 508.351)
Document types and deletion list (PDF, 1MB) Requesting a deletion
Eminent domain transfer (PDF, 1MB) Requesting new certificate of title pursuant to a final certificate or quick take order (Minnesota Statute 508.73, Subdivision 1)
Street/alley vacation (PDF, 1MB) Requesting a change to legal description on a certificate of title to include vacated street/alley (Minnesota Statute 508.73, Subdivision 2)
Tax forfeiture (PDF, 1MB) Requesting new certificate of title when auditor's certificate has been of record 10 years of more (Minnesota Statute 508.67, Subdivision 2)