About Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin public records are governed by the Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39), which declares that all persons are entitled to the greatest possible information regarding the affairs of government. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau (CIB) administers statewide criminal history under Wis. Stat. § 165.82, county Registers of Deeds hold land records under ch. 59, and the Director of State Courts publishes WCCA at wcca.wicourts.gov.

Wisconsin Public Records

Court Records

Court Records | Circuit Court
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Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) statewide or by county. Search civil, criminal, traffic, family, probate, tax warrant, unemployment compensation, or workers compensation court cases.
🌐 wcca.wicourts.gov
Criminal Records
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Search Systems Premium database of Wisconsin criminal records statewide. Includes: statewide county court felony and misdemeanor records; Department of Corrections records of current inmates and offenders on parole; registered offenders; and Menominee Indian Tribe registered offenders.
🌐 searchsystems.net
Public Service Commission Docket
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Search the Wisconsin Public Service Commission case docket by docket ID #, located at bottom of page. Provides link to further detailed case information.
🌐 psc.wi.gov

Criminal Records

Property Records

Company Search | Corporations, LLCs, LPs, Cooperatives
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Search the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions by name, status, type, or registration date for foreign and domestic profit and nonprofit registered corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, cooperative associations, and name reservations.
🌐 apps.dfi.wi.gov
Southeast Wisconsin Maps
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Search this interactive regional map of Southeast Wisconsin to view map layers including land use, property boundaries, soil mapping units and orthophotography.
🌐 sewrpc.org
Unclaimed Property
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Search for unclaimed property in the state of Wisconsin by last name or business. Gives address, city and property number. Also allows you to submit a claim if there is property on the site that you believe to be yours.
🌐 tap.revenue.wi.gov

Vital Records

Voters
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Check your voter registration in Wisconsin by name and date of birth.
🌐 myvote.wi.gov

Licenses

Minority Businesses
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Search this Wisconsin Departmnet of Administration database for certified minority businesses by Keyword, Vendor Name, Commodity Description, to view detailed contact information.
🌐 wisdp.wi.gov
Workers Compensation
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Provides workers comp information, news, facts, and contact information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers in Wisconsin. Find rules, statutes, forms, and professional help relating to workplace injuries and disabilities.
🌐 dwd.wisconsin.gov

Business

Uniform Commercial Code
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Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions UCC database. Search by debtor individual or business name, or by filing number. Document copies are available for a fee.
🌐 dfi.wi.gov

Civic

Other

Buildings and Sites
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Search for building and sites in Wisconsin by county, locality, and building description or select from regions on a state map to view listings of buildings and sites.
🌐 forwardwi.com
Civil War Records
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Search the Wisconsin Historical Society service for Wisconsin Civil War Service Records (Wisconsin Adjutant General's Regimental Muster and Descriptive Rolls). Images of the located records are available for a fee
🌐 wisconsinhistory.org
Obituaries & Biographies
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Search the Wisconsin Historical Society Digital Library and Archives for "obituaries, personal sketches, and other short biographies of Wisconsin people." Search offered at no charge, but details require a fee.
🌐 wisconsinhistory.org
Realtors
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Search for Realtors in Wisconsin first/last name, company, city and/or designation to view corresponding info, phone, fax, e-mail, specialties and other details.
🌐 wra.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Wisconsin public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin public records are governed by Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39 (Wisconsin Public Records Law), which presumes records of every public body are open for inspection unless specifically exempted.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Wisconsin agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).