Watonwan County RecorderDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Watonwan County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Watonwan County Recorder. Marriage licenses are issued by the Watonwan County marriage license office (local registrar). Watonwan County has 11,077 residents; the county seat is St. James.
Minnesota
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Watonwan County Recorder
- Address
- 710 2nd Ave. S., Watonwan County Courthouse, St. James, MN 56081
- Phone
- (507) 375-1216
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Website
- watonwancountymn.govCounty site: co.watonwan.mn.us
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
Neighbouring recording offices
- Brown County RecorderBrown County · seat New Ulm~19.5 mi
- Martin County RecorderMartin County · seat Fairmont~21.1 mi
- Blue Earth County RecorderBlue Earth County · seat Mankato~27.6 mi
- Cottonwood County RecorderCottonwood County · seat Windom~28.4 mi
- Nicollet County RecorderNicollet County · seat St. Peter~32 mi
Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Watonwan County or the State of Minnesota.
Who records deeds in Watonwan County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Watonwan County are recorded by the Watonwan County Recorder. The office is at 710 2nd Ave. S., Watonwan County Courthouse, St. James, MN 56081.
Where do I get a marriage license in Watonwan County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Watonwan County marriage license office (local registrar).
What is the phone number of the Watonwan County Recorder?
(507) 375-1216, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Watonwan County Recorder website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Watonwan County or the State of Minnesota. The official website is watonwancountymn.gov.