Steele County Recorder
630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060
Contact & location
- Address
- 630 Florence Ave, Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060
- Mail-in address
- Steele County RecorderP.O. Box 890, Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060
- Records for
- Steele County, Minnesota
- Phone
- 507-444-7450
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Minnesota state records
Steele 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 |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Steele 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 . 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 Owatonna. 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 (6)- ★★★★★Manny NavarroGoogle
Very helpful and responsive staff.
- ★★★★★Scott TGoogle
The staff and recorder and excellent at their job very friendly and helpful. I have also been told this by others it is not my opinion only.
- ★★★★★FinlAndreaGoogle
I thought getting my passport would be the biggest pain! It was so easy and every single employee we encountered (via phone to set up the appointment) or in person when turning in documents and getting pictures) was absolutely a delight. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who made what I thought would be an extremely stressful situation a breeze! My Husband and myself truly appreciate your kindness and patience with us!