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

Requests to be on the Board agenda go through the County Administrator’s Office. The office will work to determine the most effective method to address the Board. Requests to be included on the Board meeting agendas must be made no later than the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Specific requirements can be found on the Rules of Order. The Board meeting has an opportunity for the public to address the Board during a “Public Comment” time. Public Comment does not need to be arranged prior to that particular meeting, but the issue may be referred to staff and no action taken during Public Comment.

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:  

Burn Permits & Information

Apply for a burning permit

Burning Restrictions


Other Information:

State Fire Marshal

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.

Election Information

Steele County Recorder's Office does not offer finger printing services.
Other Available Options:
IdentoGO
UPS Store
For additional information please search the web.

Steele County does not endorse any particular company. We are providing information and listings only which we hope are helpful.

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)

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

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.

Passport Information or call the Recorders Office at 507-444-7450.

If you would like more information about Recycling in Steele County click here.  For additional information please call Planning & Zoning / Environmental at 507-444-7487.

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