Recorder

Responsibilities & Services

The county recorder’s primary function is maintaining land records for the county by recording real estate documents. Our land records go back to the late 1800s. Through the years, records have been handwritten, typed, microfilmed (1973-2000), and (most recently) computer imaged for preservation.

Other Functions

Other functions of the recorder’s office are:

  • Marriage certificates
  • Marriage Officiant Credentials filing
  • Notary
  • U.S. passports

Restrictions

No marriage or passport applications can be made after 4:30 p.m. unless special arrangements are made and real estate documents should be received by 4 p.m. for same-day recording.

Contact Us

  1. Karla Doll

    County Recorder
    Email Karla Doll

  2. Physical Address
    710 Second Ave S
    Watonwan County Courthouse
    St. James, MN 56081


    Directions

    Mailing Address
    P.O. Box 518
    St. James, MN 56081

    Phone: 507-375-1216
    Fax: 507-375-1215

    Hours 

    Monday through Friday 

    8 a.m. to Noon

    1 to 4:30 p.m. 


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