Searching Ozaukee County: what to expect
Searches in Ozaukee County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (3 below) and Wisconsin's statewide databases for everything else. You don't need a county-level docket here — Wisconsin courts are searchable statewide, mapped on our Wisconsin court records page. The county's own strong points: ozaukeecounty.gov covers the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups, and co.ozaukee.wi.us handles deeds and recorded documents. For vital records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Wisconsin vital records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Ozaukee County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wisconsin state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Ozaukee County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
93,956
Population
Census estimate
37,478
Households
Census estimate
$92,258
Median income
Annual household
$344,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Port Washington
County seat
In Wisconsin
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Ozaukee County Records at a Glance
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Ozaukee County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Ozaukee County Records
2026
Ozaukee County official government portal active
The official Ozaukee County government website at www.co.ozaukee.wi.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Ozaukee County court records portal verified
State court system links for Ozaukee County verified against the Wisconsin judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Ozaukee County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Ozaukee County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Ozaukee County property records online
Ozaukee County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Ozaukee County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Ozaukee County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Ozaukee County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Wisconsin statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Wisconsin state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Ozaukee County Records
MYTH"Ozaukee County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Ozaukee County are held by the Wisconsin state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Ozaukee County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Ozaukee County data."
FACTOnly the official Wisconsin state repository has verified, current Ozaukee County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Ozaukee County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Ozaukee County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.co.ozaukee.wi.us — Official Ozaukee County government website
- wcca.wicourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.ozaukeecounty.gov — Criminal records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Ozaukee County & Wisconsin Records
For records not specific to Ozaukee County, use Wisconsin's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Wisconsin statewide record systems:
- Wisconsin Court Records →
- Wisconsin Criminal Records →
- Wisconsin Property Records →
- Wisconsin Vital Records →
- Wisconsin Voter Records →
- Wisconsin Wants & Warrants →
- Wisconsin Licenses →
- Wisconsin Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Wisconsin statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common Ozaukee County lookups:
About Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Ozaukee County is located in East Wisconsin. The county seat is Port Washington (official site: http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us).
- Population: 93,956
- Households: 37,478
- Median household income: $92,258
- Median home value: $344,900
- Below poverty line: 4.5%
- Land area: 233.0 sq mi
- Population density: 403.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 5
- NCES schools indexed: 26
Site help
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If your search results in multiple rows, you can move through the records by selecting the "Next" or "Previous" link. To return to the list, select the "Return to search results" link. Some WCCA reports and the case court record also display in printable (PDF) format.
Probate Records - Research Help - Archives - UW-Green Bay
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For historical Ozaukee County research, this collection carries indexes the government offices no longer keep at the counter. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
🌐 uwgb.edu
Criminal | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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Ozaukee County, WI — official .gov source for public records.
Wisconsin DOJ — Criminal History
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Wisconsin DOJ Crime Information Bureau — official statewide criminal-history search.
Service Provider Directory and Resources
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The VINE Service Provider Directory helps to make it easier for victims to locate assistance. Review your state’s requirements to join.
Warrants | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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This source lists wanted and warrant information for Ozaukee County. It is an official government source.
Wisconsin | Internet Crimes Against Children Program
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Wisconsin DOJ's ICAC program page — the task force coordinating online child-exploitation cases statewide, with reporting routes for tips.
Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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Law enforcement records from Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Full incident reports come by records request; what posts online is the summary log. Useful for confirming an incident entered the public record before requesting the full report.
Vital Records Information | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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The Wisconsin Office of Vital Records including requests for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates can be order through the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds office
Vital Records | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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Vital records information for Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Death records typically open to the public sooner than birth records — most states stagger access. It is a research index rather than a certificate source — but it tells you exactly what to order and where.
Ozaukee County WI Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
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Vital-record certificates connected to Ozaukee County are ordered here. It is an official government source.
Election Information | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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Voter registration and election information for Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Election offices update the file continuously; a lookup today reflects the live roll. Registration data is public under state law, though how much displays online varies.
Quick Links • Election Information
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Voter registration and election information for Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Election offices update the file continuously; a lookup today reflects the live roll. Sample ballots tied to your registration beat the generic ones — they show your exact races.
My Vote WI
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Search by name to view your registration information, voting history, vote absentee or make updates to your registration. *=Required Field · Search by address to find your polling place, see what will be on your ballot, find your next election or learn about absentee voting. *=Required Field
Open Records | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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License and permit records for Ozaukee County — issued credentials and active-status checks. Searching the official side is free.
Look Up | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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Look up information through searches or frequently asked questions.
Home Page - WIDOT Driver License Guide
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By providing your personal identifying information in this Guide, we will be able to search for your DMV record and provide you with more accurate and complete information.
Record Documents Electronically | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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Official public records resource for Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Requests route faster when they cite exactly what this office says it holds. Records requests here follow the state's open-records act, with response deadlines that bind.
Register of Deeds | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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Access real estate records and birth, death and marriage records as well as land information and mapping.
Counties | wrdaonline
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Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association - Links to profiles of each of the 72 counties that are in Wisconsin
Burial Information | City of Cedarburg
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Click on the links below for information regarding burials in City Cemeteries.Cemetery Records - Search for burial records using burial name or plot owner nameCity Cemetery OrdinancesCemetery Lot and Burial CostsCemetery Monument Installation Permit FormAuthorization to Open Grave FormImmanuel Cemet
Ozaukee County Government
Business, Voter & Other
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin government portal.
co.ozaukee.wi.us
Research Real Estate Records | Ozaukee County, WI - Official Website
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Laredo Anywhere is an Internet access program designed for title insurance firms and other real estate-related firms that operate in Wisconsin and need access daily to the land records in the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds Office. If your real estate-related firm needs only occasional access, or if your computer expertise is limited, please consider using Tapestry instead.
ArcGIS Web Application
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Assessment and tax records covering Ozaukee County are published through this system. If a link breaks, start from ozaukee.maps.arcgis.com directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Ozaukee County?
Ozaukee County court cases are searchable through the Site help portal: https://wcca.wicourts.gov/site.html. Wisconsin also operates a state-level case lookup through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Wisconsin?
Yes — in Wisconsin, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Wisconsin law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Wisconsin?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Wisconsin DOJ that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Wisconsin. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.