Recorder

Kathy WebsitePlease call for an appointment at (507)831-1458.  Walk-ins are accommodated if time permits.  We are here to help!   

What We Do


The County Recorder is the custodian of all Cottonwood County records pertaining to real estate, birth, death, marriage, military discharges, Uniform Commercial Code and State and Federal tax liens.  We are an agency for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety issuing driver's licenses and ID cards. 

We offer many services that touch everyone's life at some time.  Our first priority will always be the citizens we are here to serve.  You will always be assured of prompt and friendly service.

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Department Contacts

Physical Address Mailing Address
900 3rd Avenue PO Box 326
Windom, MN  56101 Windom, MN  56101
Office  Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Kathleen Kretsch
County Recorder
Phone: 507-831-1458
Fax: 507-831-3675
E-mail: kathleen.kretsch@co.cottonwood.mn.us

Susan Horkey
Chief Deputy County Recorder
E-mail: Susan.Horkey@co.cottonwood.mn.us

Aimee Kruse-Sayavong
Deputy County Recorder
E-mail: aimee.kruse-sayavong@co.cottonwood.mn.us

Katie Jenkins
Deputy County Recorder
E-mail: katie.jenkins@co.cottonwood.mn.us