Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
When you’re looking for information and aren’t sure where to start, this is the place to begin.
The information on this page includes the most frequently asked questions received by staff at the Steele County Administration Center. These resources are designed to help you quickly find answers, locate services, and navigate County information with ease.
In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot.
For detailed information on Absentee Voting click here (Clicking on this link will redirect to an external website) or call the Auditors Office at 507-444-7410
Birth Certificates may be obtained in person or by mail.
For more information Birth Certificate or call the Recorders Office at 507-444-7450
Department of Natural Resources:
Other Information:
Call Court Administration at 507-686-7012
Child support is the contribution that non-custodial parents make to ensure that their children have adequate care, living expenses and medical support. All of Minnesota’s 87 counties provide child support services, regardless of families’ socioeconomic status.
MNPrairie works to make sure that children get the support they need.
For more information call MNPrairie at 507-431-5600 or click here. (Clicking on this link will redirect to an external website)
Three cities in Steele County operate community yard waste compost sites for their residents.
For more information click here
Steele County is able to process death certificate requests when the death occurred in any county in Minnesota during or after 1997.
For more information Death Cerificates or call the Recorders Office at 507-444-7450.
Steele County Recorder's Office no longer offers finger printing services.
Available Options:
For additional information please search the web.
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For Financial Assistance please contact MN Prairie County Alliance at 507.431.5600.
They are located at the Steele County Administration Center 2nd Floor.
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) provide health care coverage to eligible families with children, adults, people with disabilities and seniors
Call MNPrairie at 507-431-5600 or click here (Clicking on this link will redirect to an external website)
Call MN Prairie County Alliance 507-431-5600
Contact Minnesota Prairie County Alliance
Phone: 507.431.5600
Services:
- Health Care Coverage
- Income and Food Assistance
- Child Support
- Children & Family Services
- Mental Health Services
- Substance Use Services
- Disability Services
- Senior Services
Our Locations
Dodge County: 22 6th Street East, Dept. 401
Mantorville, MN 55955
The Recorder's Office does preform marriages at the Steele County Administration Building during business hours.
Please call 507-444-7450 for more information.
A marriage license purchased in Minnesota only allows you to be married in Minnesota. Your marriage license is valid for six (6) months.
For more information regarding the application process please click here or call the Recorders Office at 507.444.7450.
Steele County also preforms marriages on site at the Steele County Administration center during business hours. Please contact the Recorder's office at 507-.444-7450
Who do I call to report noxious weeds (thistles etc.) on farm land?
Farm Service Agency
507.451.1054 X2
Payments are made at the Treasurer's Office - Administration Center
Phone: 507-444-7420
If you would like more information about Recycling in Steele County click here. For additional information please call Planning & Zoning / Environmental at507-444-7487.
Serving the County Civil Summons
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Property Taxation & Elections can no longer accept civil summons on behalf of Steele County. The civil summons must be delivered in person to the Steele County Attorney's Office.
This is a change to the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4.03 (e) (1). It does not affect the service of summons or other types of legal documents.
Service instructions
- Go to the Steele County Attorney's Office located at:
- 303 S Cedar Avenue, Owatonna, MN
- The front desk employee or other staff members are authorized to accept service of a civil summons on behalf of the county attorney.
- The Attorney's Office can't accept service for Steele County employees listed as defendants on the civil summons unless confirmed by the employee to accept service on their behalf.
Acknowledgement of service
If requested, the Attorney's Office will issue the server an acknowledgement of service upon receiving the civil summons.
You may reach them at:
State: 800-772-1213
Austin: 866-504-5010
All Steele County Office Buildings are located in Owatonna, MN.
Administration Offices - 507.444.7430
630 Florence Ave
Po Box 890
Attorney’s Office - 507.444.7780
303 South Cedar Ave
Community Corrections - 507.444.7725
631 North Cedar Ave, Suite 100
Court Administration - 507.686.7012
111 East Main St
Detention Center – 507.444.7000
2500 Alexander St
Extension Office - 507.444.7685
ANNEX Building (across the street)
635 Florence Ave
Po Box 890
Highway Department - 507.444.7670
Public Works Building
3000 Hoffman Drive NW
Po Box 890
Public Health Nursing - 507.444.7650
ANNEX Building (across the street)
635 Florence Ave
Po Box 890
Sheriff’s Department
Non-Emergency - 507.444.3800
204 East Pearl St
Where are the best Wildlife Management Areas in Steele County?
DNR Wildlife Office - 507.455.5841
Where can I obtain tree advice and planting plans for windbreaks and wildlife plantings?
Steele Co. Conservation Office
451-6730 Ext. 3
Where can I obtain the zoning rules for tree plantings?
Steele Co. SWCD - 507.451.6730
Steele Co. Zoning - 507-444-7475