Not a government office or records custodian. This private reference cannot retrieve records, certify copies, confirm an address, or change a public roll. Direct each request to the office that holds the record. For emergencies, call 911. Anyone experiencing stalking or harassment should contact local police.
Owatonna Record Contacts
Use the route that matches the record and its custodian. The following local contacts are drawn from the current county and city materials:
- Property, parcel, or recorded instruments: Steele County Recorder, 630 Florence Avenue, PO Box 890, Owatonna, MN 55060, 507-444-7450.
- Assessment or parcel-format question: Steele County Assessor, 630 Florence Avenue, first floor, Owatonna, MN 55060, 507-444-7435, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Court file or certified copy: Steele County Court Administration, 111 E Main Street, Owatonna, 507-686-7012, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Historical directories and local research: Owatonna Public Library, 105 N Elm Avenue, 507-444-2460, or the Steele County Historical Society research room.
- Existing public data not online: make a focused request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. section 13.03, to the department holding it.
For a record-specific route, use the street directory, Directory Book, or resident lookup. City police report requests use the Owatonna Records Division rather than the county Recorder; county incidents should go to the Sheriff or detention-records route.