Free links to official Wisconsin state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 72 counties.
How to Search Wisconsin Public Records
Wisconsin's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 72 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Wisconsin Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (each of 72 counties), Municipal Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Vital Records Office) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Phone: (608) 261-7578 Email: DFI_LFS@dfi.wisconsin.gov ... Applications: Adjustment service companies are required to apply for and maintain their Wisconsin license on the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS).
WisBar's Lawyer Search provides basic information about attorneys licensed to practice law in Wisconsin. The information provided is reported to the State Bar by its members, who are required by Supreme Court Rule 10.03 to maintain current address information with the State Bar.
Licensed under chapter 217 of the Wisconsin Statutes, money transmitters engage in the business of transmitting money and/or selling or issuing checks, including money orders, traveler's checks and prepaid cards. WI Act 267 was signed by Governor Evers on April 4, 2024, and became effective ...
DCF understands the early care and learning opportunities children receive have a big impact. High-quality care helps shape children’s growing brains and can positively influence the rest of their lives. We work closely with those who play a pivotal role—Wisconsin’s highly qualified, professional child care provider workforce.
NMLS was created by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR) and is owned and operated by the State Regulatory Registry LLC (SRR), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSBS. For more information about the System, please visit the NMLS Resource Center or the NMLS Federal Registry Resource Center websites.
Must be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin. Must complete the permanent notary application. (Bond is not required if applying for a permanent commission) Must submit a certificate of good standing from the state supreme court if applying for a permanent commission. The completed permanent application, certificate of good standing (dated within 2 months of applying) and $50 filing fee must be submitted to the Department of Financial Institutions. No notarial acts may be performed until the applicant has received notice that the notary commission has been issued.
Stat. s. 138.14, payday lenders originate and/or service consumer loans with terms of 90 days or less where the lender either (1) accepts from the consumer one or more checks and holds the check(s) for a period of time before negotiating or presenting the check(s) for payment, or (2) accepts the consumer's authorization to initiate one or more electronic fund transfers (EFT) from the consumer's bank account and wait a period of time before initiating the EFT(s) for payment.
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72 Wisconsin counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Wisconsin?▼
Wisconsin's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Wisconsin court cases?▼
Wisconsin's court system is headed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (each of 72 counties), Municipal Court. Many Wisconsin courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Wisconsin business entities?▼
The Wisconsin Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Wisconsin?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Wisconsin birth or death certificate?▼
Wisconsin vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Vital Records Office) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Wisconsin property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Wisconsin sex offender?▼
The Wisconsin sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
