Recorder
The Martin County Recorder is the custodian of all records pertaining to real estate, subdivision plats, state and federal tax liens, vital records (birth, death, marriage), ministerial credentials, notary public commissions, and military discharges. The records are permanently preserved in an archival quality format and are made accessible to the public.



Martin County Recorder 
 

Michelle Duncan
507-238-3255
michelle.duncan@co.martin.mn.us

Deputies

Sarah Halvorson
507-238-3254
sarah.halvorson@co.martin.mn.us

Joann McGowan
507-238-3213
joann.mcgowan@co.martin.mn.us

Amanda Fehr
507-238-3202
amanda.fehr@co.martin.mn.us

Services:
  • Record real estate documents
  • Vital Records (birth, death, and marriage records)
  • Issue marriage licenses
  • File Ordain Credentials
  • Passport Acceptance Agent
  • File and obtain military discharges 
    • If the military release is yours and it was recorded in Martin County after your discharge, you may obtain a copy.  Federal regulations and data privacy rules require that military separations be available only to the veteran or those with a tangible interest (spouse, family member, etc). The documents are free to residents with tangible interest.

  • File state and federal tax liens
  • File Notary Public commissions
  • Property Fraud Alert
  • Honor Rewards Program