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Official Watonwan County Offices

Use the official county office below for court records, certified copies, or courthouse questions.

  • Court Administration: Watonwan County Courthouse, 710 2nd Avenue S, St. James, MN 56081, 507-621-6005, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • County Recorder: 710 2nd Avenue S, St. James, MN 56081, 507-375-1216.
  • Sheriff: Watonwan County Sheriff, 507-375-3121.
  • County Jail: 715 Third Avenue S, St. James, MN 56081, 507-375-1206.

Where to Get Records

Court case files and certified copies come from Court Administration. Marriage certificates come from the County Recorder. Jail custody questions go to the county jail. Active warrant questions go to the sheriff. Traffic payments and court lookup questions usually begin with MCRO or Court Web Payment.