How to Search Dane County, Wisconsin Records (Start Here)
Dane County, Wisconsin — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Court cases: Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
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Property & Tax Records
Dane County Property
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Search for Dane County, Wisconsin property information by owner name, parcel address, parcel number, place name, township/range/section.
Business, Voter & Other
Dane County Campaign Finance
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Dane County Clerk database of campaign finance reports.
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South Sudanese looking for their missing families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Dane County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Circuit Court for court records in Dane County. For online case lookups, use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) — it covers Wisconsin Circuit Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Dane County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal/County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Dane County? ▼
Wisconsin handles vital records at the state level through Wisconsin DHS Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Clerk in Dane County.
Are Dane County records available online? ▼
Dane County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Dane County? ▼
For court records, yes — Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) covers Dane County. For property and land records, you still need the Register of Deeds in Dane County directly.
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