Rice County Recorder's Office
Rice County Government Services Building 320 Third St. NW, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
Contact & location
- Address
- Rice County Government Services Building 320 Third St. NW, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
- Mail-in address
- Rice County Recorder's OfficeRice County Government Services Building 320 Third St. NW, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
- Records for
- Rice County, Minnesota
- Phone
- 507-332-6114
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Minnesota state records
Rice 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Rice County Recorder's Office’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 Faribault. 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 (12)- ★★★★★Hawkeye evonyGoogle
Terribly ill mannered woman at the recorders office trying to start arguments over nothing and when asked to stop she kept arguing. 😑
- ★★★★★moira walshGoogle
Have had several occasions to get documents from them. Efficient, affordable and kind.
- ★★★★★Rosario GailGoogle
Front desk security was so kind and helpful. So were the people helping my mother with her passport application. It usually isn't always this smooth of sailing but overall was good today 😊🤠
- ★★★★★Teresa MattilaGoogle
I was astonished at the friendliness, helpfulness, and quick service! We walked in the door and within seconds, someone asked if they could help us find an office. She sent us upstairs and when we got there and stepped into the hallway, someone else immediately asked us if they could help us find something! When we got to the recorder's office, the lady there was friendly, helpful, and efficient. I am beyond pleased. Government offices aren't known for their friendly, helpful service, but Rice County went above and beyond.
- ★★★★★Misty FergusonGoogle
Called this morning spoke with a gentleman. Very knowledgeable, very respectful, informative. Just called back and the women was rude, 1 word answers and vague with a condescending undertone. Considering this. I will use another office! Faribault at its finest i am sure!