Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Excluding Official Holidays
Phone: 507-444-3800 Fax: 507-444-0330
Address: 204 East Pearl Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
To Request Copies of Reports/Records: LECRecords@co.steele.mn.us
RECORDS DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
| Name | Office Phone | |
| Kate Schroeder, Supervisor | 507-444-3801 | kathleen.schroeder@co.steele.mn.us |
| Barb Rupprecht, Lead | 507-444-3803 | barbara.rupprecht@co.steele.mn.us |
| Renee Babcock | 507-444-3806 | renee.babcock@co.steele.mn.us |
| Rebecca Melchert | 507-444-3800 | rebecca.melchert@co.steele.mn.us |
The Steele County Sheriff’s Office maintains a joint Records Department with the Owatonna Police Department. That department is responsible for maintenance and distribution of reports/citations generated by both entities. Copy charges for various reports include:
| 1-4 Pages | No Charge |
| 5-9 Pages | $1.25 |
| 10-99 Pages | 25¢ Per Page |
| Disks | $5.00 Each |
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Gun Permits to Purchase and Permits to Carry
These can both be obtained from the Records Department. For both permits there are forms to be completed and a background check is performed. All fees must be paid in advance with cash or check only.
A Permit to Purchase takes between 7-10 days to process and there is no charge for that.
A Permit to Carry can take up to 30 days to process. Requires a driver’s license and a certificate of gun training.
Fees include:
| New Permit | $100.00 | |
| Renewal | $75.00 | 0 to 90 Days Prior to Expiration |
| Renewal | $85.00 | 1 to 30 Days Past Expiration Date |
| Veterans/Military Personnel | $25.00 | You Must Provide Military Credentials |
| Card Replacement or Data Change | $10.00 | |
Burning Permits are also disbursed through this office - there is no fee for this service.
Driving Records: We are no longer able to provide you with a copy of your driving record. You must contact the MN Dept. of Driver and Vehicle Services.