Freeborn County Recorder
411 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007
Contact & location
- Address
- 411 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007
- Mail-in address
- Freeborn County Recorder – Vital RecordsP.O. Box 1147, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007-1147
- Records for
- Freeborn County, Minnesota
- Phone
- 507.377.5130
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Minnesota state records
Freeborn 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
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| 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 | — | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Freeborn 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 Albert Lea. 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
★★★★★4.5 (2)- ★★★★★Shaun GosseGoogle
Fast, friendly service! I needed to replace my birth certificate to get a job and it was quick and easy here! Thank you so much!