Goodhue County Recorder
509 West 5th Street, Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066
Contact & location
- Address
- 509 West 5th Street, Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066
- Records for
- Goodhue County, Minnesota
- Phone
- 651-385-3148
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Minnesota state records
Goodhue 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 - 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Goodhue 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 Red Wing. 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
★★★★★3.8 (5)- ★★★★★Janet MargheimGoogle
The guy who does the driving tests is great. He calmed my son and he passed.
- ★★★★★Bev HolzheuGoogle
Robbie filed my disability claim. He was very professional and empathetic as we talked about the problems I had in service and those that have caused additional issues since.
- ★★★★★Jake BoehmGoogle
Goodhue County, MN Courthouse (#18 visited ch): Almost a boring box, but the designs along the roof line and near the door give it a little charm. I also like it having a nice park in front, this gives it the space it deserves