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Indexing Examples/Abbreviations
(Reference Information to Aid in Setting Up Search Criteria for Clay County Real Estate Records On-line)

Some indexing rules were made years ago when books were used.  Those rules were designed to make that process more efficient.  Since it becomes more difficult to find information when moving from one method of indexing to another, we try not to change indexing rules, even though systems do change.  Please keep this in mind as you review the indexing rules below. 

Indexing Examples

Estate Documents: Entered by the name of the estate.
(Personal Representative name is not entered because it may change). 
     DOE, JOHN A ESTATE 
Trust Documents: Entered by the name of the trust two separate ways.
(Trustee names are not entered because they may change.  Exception:  If the name of a trust is not given, trustee names may be entered).
     JOHN A DOE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

     DOE, JOHN A TRUST
State Names: When a party name begins with a state name, the state name is spelled out.
     MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC 
When a state name is included in a party name but is not the first word, the 2 letter state abbreviation is used.
     PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF MN INC 
City Names: Entered using the city name followed by the word ‘city.’
     MOORHEAD CITY 
Name Containing a Number: Entered as stated on the document.
     A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORP (enter as is)
                                        or
     A-ONE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORP (enter as is)
Comma: A comma is always used after a last name and in no other location.
Dash or Apostrophe: If a dash or apostrophe is used in a name, it is entered as stated on the document.
     A-1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORP (enter as is)
     DOE’S SERVICES (enter as is)

 

Subdivision with Lot, Block, and Outlot:

If unsure of the subdivision name, type in the first 2 letters of the subdivision and hit Tab.  A drop down table of subdivisions beginning with the letters entered will appear.  Select the one you wish to search.  When all information is entered, click on Add and Find.   If the subdivision table doesn't include the subdivision, try entering only the first letter.  Such as “J” for J W NYE 1ST ADD.

Subdivision names are entered as presented in most cases.
      ARNOLD F MILLERS ADD
(enter “AR” and Tab)
      ORIGINAL MOORHEAD
(enter “OR” and Tab)
          (A table of all Original townsites will be listed)

The Auditor’s Outlot table is large and is accessed by entering the city or township name first.  Enter the first 2 letters of the city or township name to view a table of all outlots in that city or township.

Original Barnesville is a replat of Miller & McMasters (Miller & McMasters is not available in the drop down table because docs are no longer tracted to those lots and blocks).  Enter “OR” and Tab

Original Ulen is actually Aslesans 1st Add.  Enter  “AS” and Tab.

       Abbreviations Used When Indexing

A Acres    FR Fractional
& And FT Feet
ASSN Association INC Incorporated
AUTH Authority   IND Industrial
BEG Beginning INS Insurance
BLDG Building   INVEST Investment
CL Circle  LTD Limited
CO Company PT Part
COOP Cooperative PTS Parts
CONST Construction RIV River
COR Corner RR Railroad
CORP Corporation R/W Right of Way
CR UN Credit Union SERV Services
DEVEL Development PTRSHP Partnership
EX Except    

 

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