Watonwan County License Center
710 2nd Ave S, Saint James, Minnesota, 56081
Contact & location
- Address
- 710 2nd Ave S, Saint James, Minnesota, 56081
- Mail-in address
- Watonwan County License CenterP.O. Box 518, Saint James, Minnesota, 56081
- Records for
- Watonwan County, Minnesota
- Phone
- 507-375-1219
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Minnesota state records
Watonwan 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 | $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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Watonwan County License Center’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 Saint James. 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 (14)- ★★★★★Jerbo ThomasGoogle
0/5 Stars. Very RUDE!!!. Mess the whole title up. IS NOT RECOMMEND TO GO HERE.
- ★★★★★Cole DGoogle
Awful experience. The instructor was rude and decided to fail me when I drove 2 hours to get to the DMV and he failed me for not yielding on 1 intersection when the car was at least 30 yards from me. That was my 1 mistake. He still failed me. No sympathy.
- ★★★★★hickeyhockeymnGoogle
Excellent customer service! Everyone that we encountered at this location was so helpful and friendly. Coming from the cities where everything is so rushed, it was nice to have people who took the time to help us and answer our questions. I would highly recommend the driving instructors as well as the team in the license office. Thank you!
- ★★★★★danger noodleGoogle
My experience was great! Don't freak out about the other reviews, my examiner was great! He cracked some jokes, and made me feel at ease at the beginning, which was very helpful as this was my second test. He told me neither of the instructors that people think are mean work there anymore. I think this is a great place to take your driver's test, just be aware of the roundabouts and one way street. I passed just fine after being terrified about it for weeks!
- ★★★★★Brenda ThurstonGoogle
Clerk stated she was friends with the witness on my marriage certificate my former sister in law. Which I found strange to even mention it. Please remind county workers to just do their job show no bias towards someone renewing a license. Just renewing my license every 4 years. Your hours are not convenient , had to take a day off to get it done. That is why I gave 1 star. 2 months wait for a regular drivers license. Last one came quicker in 2021.