Lookup Public Records in Watonwan County, Minnesota. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Watonwan County, Minnesota Overview

Watonwan County is located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The county was formed in 1860 and named after Watonwan River, a river that flows through Minnesota. The county seat is St. James. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 11,137 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 440 square miles of which 435 square miles is land and 4.8 square miles is water. Watonwan County borders the following counties: Brown County to the north; Blue Earth County to the east; Martin County to the south; Jackson County to the southwest and Cottonwood County to the West.Watonwan County has 10 zip codes. The zip codes are 56120, 56019, 56022, 56056, 56060, 56062, 56160, 56162, 56081 and 56088. The most populated zip code is 56081.

Watonwan County Recorder’s Office Information

The county recorder’s primary function is maintaining land records by recording real estate documents pertaining to Watonwan County. The Watonwan County Recorder’s Office has land records go back to the late 1800s. Watonwan County Recorder’s Office also performs the following functions:

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

All land records of Watonwan County are open to the public and can be viewed online via the Tapestry website. The link is given below:

The mailing address of the Watonwan County Recorder’s Office is:

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

The physical address of the Watonwan County Recorder’s Office is:

Watonwan County Courthouse
710 Second Ave. S.
St. James, MN 56081
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (507) 375-1216
Fax: (507) 375-1215
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Closed from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Joy Sing is the Watonwan County Recorder. He can be contacted at (507) 375-1216 or emailed at [email protected]

Watonwan County Recorder’s Office Staffs:

Diane Englin, Chief Deputy Recorder
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (507) 375-2536

DeAnn Lenz, Deputy Recorder
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (507) 375-2534

Watonwan County Assessor’s Office Information

The County Assessor of Watonwan County estimates property market values and classifies them according to their use for property tax purposes. Minnesota law requires that assessors actually view each parcel of real estate every five years to appraise its market value. In addition, each year the appraiser inspects parcels with new construction, alterations, or improvements. The County Assessor is not responsible for collecting taxes, calculating taxes, fixing tax rates, or establishing property tax laws.

The mailing address of the Watonwan County Assessor’s Office is:

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

The physical address of the Watonwan County Assessor’s Office is:

Watonwan County Courthouse
710 Second Ave. S.
St. James, MN 56081
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (507) 375-1205
Fax: (507) 375-3547
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Lynn Krachmer is the Watonwan County Assessor. She can be contacted at (507) 375-1205 or emailed at [email protected]

Watonwan County Assessor’s Office Staffs:

Rae Goltz, Appraiser II
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (507) 375-2509

Meggie Munsterman, Assessment Technician
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (507) 375-2510

Amanda Sill, Appraiser II
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (507) 375-2507

Watonwan, MN Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-200914,293
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009370
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-200936
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009151
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009175
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009189
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009466
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009274
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-200994
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20094,965
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20093
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009813
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-200957
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-200921
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-20092,283
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009289
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-200929
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009160
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-200974
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-200919
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009947
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-200929
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20097
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-200944
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20097
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-20092,613
Watonwan County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Watonwan County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number
State Law:Marriage License – Ch. 551, 551.101 – 551.111 and Barring of dower; antenuptial pecuniary provisions – Ch. 558, §558.16
All State Statutes: Information is online at the State Website
Office:Watonwan County Marriage License
Location:Watonwan County Recorder, 715 Third Avenue South, St. James, Minnesota, 56520
Phone:507-375-1216

Watonwan County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office

Address: 710 2nd Ave S, St James, MN 56081, United States
Phone: 507-375-1216

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