Douglas County Recorder
305 8th Ave West, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
Contact & location
- Address
- 305 8th Ave West, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
- Records for
- Douglas County, Minnesota
- Phone
- 320-762-3877
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Minnesota state records
Douglas County follows Minnesota’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $26.00
- Minnesota birth certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 5,793,151
- Minnesota population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $26.00 | 4–5 weeksMinnesota estimate |
| Death Certificate | $13.00 | 4–5 weeksMinnesota estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $9.00 | 0 daysMinnesota estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Douglas County Recorder’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Alexandria. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (7)- ★★★★★Dylan BitzanGoogle
Very quick and helpful.
- ★★★★★Austin GeorgeGoogle
The people here are so intensely cheerful and helpful it really made my day better! I never thought having a positive County Office experience was possible! God bless you guys!
- ★★★★★Erin RichardsonGoogle
The employees at the Douglas County Recorder’s Office are extremely helpful and very nice. They went above and beyond and helped us with more than just getting our passports.
- ★★★★★Susan LammleGoogle
Wonderful service today, went above and beyond to make sure I had all the information needed to mail in my passport paperwork information. Allowed me to see my picture and choose. Very friendly and happy to help.
- ★★★★★Rolando LintonGoogle
Made applying for a passport super easy. However, make sure to make your money order out to the U.S. Department of State. 👍